Coconut Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. dark rum
1/4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. shredded coconut
16 medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

In medium-sized bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup flour, rum, milk, baking powder and spices.
Place remaining flour in small bowl.
Spread coconut on small plate.
Dredge shrimp in flour, then dunk it in the batter, then dredge it in coconut.
Place coated shrimp on waxed paper.
Carefully drop shrimp in hot oil and fry 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.