Butterflied Sesame Shrimp Recipes

FRIED BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 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.

SKINNY SPICY ORANGE CRUNCHY BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. To butterfly shrimp, cut from vein side almost through to opposite side; spread open.
• Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade: In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, soy sauce, and bottled hot pepper sauce. Pour over shrimp in bag; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 425° F. In a shallow bowl, combine cereal, sesame seeds, orange peel, and salt. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Coat shrimp with cereal mixture, pressing to make it stick. Place shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil; press any remaining coating onto shrimp. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining sesame oil until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.