Fried Butterflied Shrimp

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Fried Butterflied Shrimp). These shrimp will knock your socks off! The batter doesn't overcoat the shrimp, which helps it maintain a wonderful flavor! Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fried Butterflied Shrimp

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

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.

Step 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.

Step 4

Drop shrimp one at a time into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Fried Butterflied Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 795.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.5g 67%

Carbohydrates: 83.9g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 34.8g 54%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 265.5mg 89%

Vitamin A Iu: 326IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 14mg 108%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 72.9mcg 18%

Calcium: 179.1mg 18%

Iron: 6mg 34%

Magnesium: 72mg 26%

Potassium: 353.1mg 10%

Sodium: 609.7mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 313.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.