How to Butterfly Shrimp

Shrimp may be one of the world’s most favorite foods. The delicious shrimps are not only easy to prepare but also is packed with nutrition. Shrimps are an excellent source of selenium, proteins, vitamins especially vitamin B12 and vitamin D and are usually low in fat and low in calories. Shrimps provides protection against many diseases such as Heart Arrhythmia, High Blood Pressure, and even Alzheimer's and age-related cognitive decline. Not only that, it helps in lifting moods and reducing depression. However, generally shrimp contains high levels of cholesterol. They are also great for dieters as these are very low in fat and calories. People who have an aversion to fishes can binge on shrimps and be sure that they will get nutrition and a yummy taste. There are endless ways to prepare shrimp. It can be cooked shelled or unshelled depending on the recipe. If you want to cook a butterfly shrimp, then follow the steps that are mentioned below and your butterfly shrimp will be ready in no time.

Butterfly Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

1 kg of large shelled shrimps
1 cup flour
1/2 tea-spoon sugar
Salt
Curry powder
1 egg
1 cup water
2 tablespoon salad oil
Frying oil

Procedure

The first step involves shelling the shrimp, but remembers while shelling it, do not remove the tail.
Take the knife and insert it into the head region of the shrimp; insert only till about 3/4 of the way.
Now, cut the shrimp, starting from the head region, through the flesh all the way into the shrimp's back and the tail.
The next step is to use your hands to open the shrimp and put it flat on the table.
Remove the veins of the shrimp with your hands or the tip of the knife.
Now, wash the shrimp under cold water thoroughly.
Mix flour, sugar, salt and curry powder.
Add egg, water, and salad oil and then mix these well.
Coat the shrimp with this mixture that you just created.
Start deep-frying the shrimps in hot oil and keep frying it until it has turned golden brown.
Now, drain the oil from the shrimp by towering it with paper.
Your butterfly shrimp is ready to eat.
Now that your butterfly shrimp is ready, serve these immediately because it will taste best when served hot.

Fried Butterflied Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp,
water
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
2 eggs
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
Oil for deep frying

Procedure

The first step would be the same as that of the above recipe. It involves shelling the shrimp. Make sure you don’t remove the tail while shelling.
Now with the help of a knife, insert it into the head region of the shrimp. You just need to insert only till about 3/4 of the way.
Now, cut the shrimp, starting from the head region, through the flesh all the way into the shrimp's back and the tail.
The next step will be to use your hands to open the shrimp and put it flat on the table.
Remove the veins of the shrimp with your hands or the tip of the knife.
Now, wash the shrimp under cold water thoroughly.
In a mixing bowl, keep water, add in cornstarch and eggs, and blend the concoction until it is mixed.
Now put the shrimp in the mixture and using your hands coat it with the mixture. Now roll the shrimp over the breadcrumbs.
Now dip the same shrimp back into the batter. Again, roll the double-coated shrimp over the breadcrumbs.
Prepare all the shrimps in the same way.
Keep frying pan over the burner and put oil in it. Wait until the oil becomes hot and then drop shrimp in it one by one.
Cook them until they are golden brown. Repeat the procedure until all shrimp are fried.
Remove cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley or other raw vegetables. Enjoy them with your favorite dips. You could also serve them with cocktail or tartar sauces.

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