How to Make Fried Butterflied Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about crispy, golden fried shrimp – especially when they're butterflied to create a gorgeous, eye-catching shape. This classic appetizer or main dish is always a crowd-pleaser, and it's easier to make than you might think. This recipe for Fried Butterflied Shrimp will show you the simple steps to achieving perfectly fried, succulent shrimp with a crispy coating that's hard to resist. Whether you're serving these as a delicious snack or as the star of a seafood d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 ½ cups cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 5 cups oil for deep frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.
  • 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.
  • Drop shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    795 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 266mg
    • Sodium: 610mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 353mg