Fried Butterflied Shrimp

Fried Butterflied Shrimp

143 Reviews
  • Prep: 25 min
  • Cook: 10 min
  • Ready In: 35 min

“These shrimp will knock your socks off! The batter doesn't overcoat the shrimp, which helps it maintain a wonderful flavor! Enjoy!” - by Joy Fleming

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

  1. Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.
  3. Dip the shrimp into the mixture allowing them to be completely coated. Then roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp well with the breadcrumbs. Mix up the cornstarch batter again. Dip the breadcrumbs coated shrimp back into the cornstarch batter. Roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs for a second time. Repeat for each shrimp.
  4. Drop shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

  • Calories
  • 795 cal
  • 40%
  • Fat
  • 34.8 g
  • 54%
  • Carbs
  • 83.9 g
  • 27%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (143)

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LPALMER22
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LPALMER22

"I made this batter and it was absolutely delicious! The only thing is is is way too much of the liquid batter for 1 pound of shrimp. If you scale it down to a 3/4 of a serving it will not leave you wi..." See moreth a lot of excess cornstarch batter."

Wilemon
142

Wilemon

"For an even crispier shrimp, dip the second time in Panko breadcrumbs. Panko crumbs are found in the Japanese section of the grocery store. They are very light and fry up beautifully golden and they..." See more are crispier than any breadcrumb I have ever tried."

JERRIP
115

JERRIP

"My husband says this is the best shrimp he ever ate. ( including restraunts) I also cooked some scallops like this,and they were also wonderful. I did change a couple of things. 1/2 the water and co..." See morern starch, 2 eggs and salt for the wash. I also added about 1/4 cup of fine corn meal to the bread crumbs. I will make this often!!"

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