Butterfly Shrimp Bruschetta 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.

BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP ROCKEFELLER

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the shallots, basil, fennel seed and pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add spinach; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs and lemon juice., Arrange shrimp on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spoon 1 tablespoon spinach mixture over each shrimp; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

CRUNCHY FRIED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
• In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs with ⅓ cup of water. Set aside.
• Pile breadcrumbs onto a plate, set aside.
• On another plate, sprinkle a light coating of panko and set aside.
• Carefully cut shrimp along the back and lay it open. Be careful not to cut all the way through the shrimp.
• Coat shrimp in flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Then, dip shrimp into egg, allowing excess egg to drip back into egg bowl.
• Place egg-coated shrimp into panko bread crumbs, cover with panko and press lightly, making sure all shrimp is covered with panko and the shrimp has remained open. Place coated shrimp onto the plate that was sprinkled with panko.
• Continue coating shrimp, adding panko to the plate as needed. You may need to use all 4 cups of panko, depending on the size of shrimp and thickness of egg wash left on shrimp.
• Once all shrimp have been coated and placed on the plate, place plate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 5 hours.
• Heat oil in a medium-size pan over medium-high heat until oil sizzles when a few panko crumbs are tossed in the pan.
• Fry shrimp in hot oil until shrimp are golden brown. Be careful not to overcook.
• Serve immediately with cocktail sauce and lemons.

SLAM DUNK BUTTERFLIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Use a sharp knife and butterfly each shrimp by cutting down the back of the shrimp, but not all the way through. Press shrimp open flat.
• Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs and milk in a second bowl. Place coconut in a third bowl.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in egg mixture; repeat once more. Gently roll coated shrimp in coconut, pressing in to coat.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Deep-fry shrimp in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.

SPICY SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Toss 1/2 pound peeled shrimp with 1 tablespoon each chopped chives and parsley, 1 teaspoon each red pepper flakes and lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side. Spread marinara sauce on the toast rounds. Top with the shrimp; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped chives.

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the diced tomatoes in a colander for 10 mins to drain its juices. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Slice the shrimp horizontally through the middle (see the picture).
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, shrimp, green onions, avocado, garlic and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, basil pesto and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
• Transfer the shrimp bruschetta into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. When ready to serve, toss the bruschetta gently to freshen. Toast the bread slices and serve next to it. Enjoy!

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine the shrimp, cheese, tomatoes, spinach, scallions, garlic and oregano in a medium-sized bowl and stir to mix well - set aside.
• Slice the bread into 48 (1/2 inch) slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes, until crisp.
• Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees and return to the oven for 5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
• Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
• If each person has 3, this recipe makes 16 servings.

BUTTERFLY SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake shrimp according to package directions and keep warm. Slice baguette into as many slices as you have pieces of shrimp. Use one of the garlic cloves to rub over one side of each slice of bread. Brush the garlic rubbed side with olive oil. Set aside. Finely dice remaining garlic. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and basil. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Working in batches, add the baguette slices (oil side down) to a large hot skillet and cook until browned around the edges. Remove from pan. To Serve: Top each baguette slice with a small spoonful of the tomato mixture and a piece of the shrimp. Garnish with a basil leaf. Serve immediately.