Fried butterflied shrimp
Fried butterflied shrimp is a popular dish where shrimp are butterflied (cut along the back and spread open), coated in breadcrumbs or batter, and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. It's a delicious and crispy seafood dish that is often served as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving, optional
- Dip Your choice
Instructions
- Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back of each shrimp, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the breaded shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fried butterflied shrimp hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top or your favorite dip if desired. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 225mg (75%)Sodium: 784mg (34%)Potassium: 233mg (7%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 361IU (7%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 106mg (11%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
