Coconut Shrimp

Name: Coconut Shrimp
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

11 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

1

In medium-sized bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup flour, rum, milk, baking powder and spices.
2

Place remaining flour in small bowl.
3

Spread coconut on small plate.
4

Dredge shrimp in flour, then dunk it in the batter, then dredge it in coconut.
5

Place coated shrimp on waxed paper.
6

Carefully drop shrimp in hot oil and fry 3 to 5 minutes.
7

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.