Butterfly Shrimp Dinner Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Butterfly shrimp breaded and fried gold grown with our homemade cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Shrimp
Rinse the butterflied shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third bowl.
3
Bread the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp first in the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on a plate.
4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully place the breaded shrimp in the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6
Serve
Serve the butterfly shrimp hot with homemade cocktail sauce on the side.