Fried Butterflied Shrimp

Name: Fried Butterflied Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied; 1 quart water; 1.5 cups cornstarch; 2 eggs; 2 cups fresh bread crumbs; 5 cups oil for deep frying

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

Recipe by Joy Fleming

Updated on August 26, 2022

close up view of Fried Butterflied Shrimp on a black plate

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

795	Calories
35g	Fat
84g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 795
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 266mg	89%
Sodium 610mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	31%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 353mg	8%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.