Fried Butterflied Shrimp Recipe
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Fried Butterflied Shrimp

By: Joy Fleming  
"These shrimp will knock your socks off! The batter doesn't overcoat the shrimp, which helps it maintain a wonderful flavor! Enjoy!"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 797 | Total Fat: 34.9g | Cholesterol: 279mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by LPALMER22 
I made this batter and it was absolutely delicious! The only thing is is is way too much of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by JERRIP 
My husband says this is the best shrimp he ever ate. ( including restraunts) I also cooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by Wilemon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
For an even crispier shrimp, dip the second time in Panko breadcrumbs. Panko crumbs are found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by Leanne 
I used 3/4 c. cornstarch, and water, 1 egg and about 1/2c flour, panko bread crumbs.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by grneyedmustang 
This recipe turned out great! I followed others' advice and reduced the water and cornstarch,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by RALWATTAR 
WOW...I wish I could give this recipe more than 5 stars because it totally deserves it. I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by laurencelle 
I usually pay attention to the reviews and adjust the recipe accordingly but somehow I missed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2004 by JEFE2061 
Substitute beer for water for a great beer batter recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by ANGELFACEB 
I reduced the water and cornstarch in half as well as adding 1/4 cup of fine cornmeal with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
This is great. There isn't anything that I have found to make that tasted this good. One of... MORE

 
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