Butterfly Shrimp Recipe
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these crispy deep-fried shrimp! With a golden brown crunch on the outside and juicy tenderness within, they're a flavor adventure you won't want to miss!
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Calories: 580kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Deep fryer or skillet
- Oil thermometer
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
- 1,1/2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 quart water
- 2 eggs
- 5 cups oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Start by heating oil in your deep fryer or skillet. To cook shrimp golden brown, we want it to achieve 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Mix water, cornstarch, and eggs in a large bowl. This smooths the batter and coats the shrimp well.
- To butterfly shrimp, make a lengthwise incision across the middle of each one.
- Dunk each shrimp in the batter. Cover them completely.
- Roll each shrimp in breadcrumbs. We want them well-coated for a crispy fry.
- For added crispiness, dip the shrimp again in the batter and roll them in breadcrumbs.
- Once coated, carefully put shrimp into heated oil one by one. This is safe with tongs or a slotted spoon.
- Fry them till golden brown. That means they're done and ready to eat.
Notes
- Be cautious not to cut the shrimp through when slicing them. Just make an incision along the back to get the butterfly shape without slicing it in half.
- After butterflying the shrimp, gently blot them dry with a paper towel before coating them. When dipped, the breading will stay better with this.
- Put the breaded shrimp in the fridge for at least fifteen to twenty minutes before frying them. This ensures that the coating is crispy when fried in hot oil.
- Before you begin frying, make sure the oil reaches a temperature of about 350°F. The shrimp will cook up crispy without becoming oily if you do this.
Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg