Shrimp Dinner Recipe
5 large lightly battered butterflied shrimp served with our house cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Butterfly the shrimp by slicing them along the back, ensuring not to cut all the way through. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour mixed with salt and pepper, the beaten egg mixed with milk, and the panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Coat each butterflied shrimp in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Fry the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded shrimp in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- 6
Serve
Plate the crispy shrimp and serve with the house cocktail sauce on the side.
