_shrimp To Butterfly Recipes

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.

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.

CRISPY BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp.
• On a plate, mix flour with salt and pepper to taste.
• On another plate, mix the bread crumbs with the parsley.
• In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and water.
• Using a garlic press, add garlic.
• Holding tail, place each shrimp into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then the bread crumb mixture.
• Heat oil in skillet, pan-fry shrimp tail up for about two minutes, until nicely browned.
• Flip shrimp and repeat.
• Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve lightly sprinkled with coarse salt and lemon slices.

BUTTERFLIED BAKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch them carefully as they burn very quickly. Remove from the oven and cool. Raise the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Butterfly the shrimp by slicing from the tail to the front on the top of the shrimp, where the vein was. Slice as deep as possible without cutting all the way through. Turn the shrimp over and make 3 small shallow slits horizontally across the shrimp, being careful not to cut all the way through. These slits will prevent the shrimp from curling during cooking. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Mix together the oregano, thyme, parsley, basil and garlic. Add the garlic herb mixture to the bread crumbs and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush a large ovenproof skillet with some of the melted butter, coating the bottom well. Dip the shrimp in the butter, opened side down, and then dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing so they stick. Place the shrimp, bread crumb side up, in the skillet in 1 layer.
• When all of the shrimp are in the pan, drizzle the top with a little more of the melted butter. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are just cooked through and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
• Toss the arugula with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Divide the arugula among 4 plates. Place 4 shrimp around each pile of arugula. Drizzle with more butter, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

BUTTERFLY SHRIMP PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees F.
• ARRANGE the shrimp in a single layer in a large oven-safe serving dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until shrimp are thoroughly cooked.
• BOIL 1 1/2 quarts of water for pasta.
• POUR 1/2 jar of sauce into baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of each type of cheese over sauce. Layer shrimp on top of cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of each type of cheese over shrimp. Bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• ADD angel hair pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until noodles are al dente. Drain noodles when done and return to pot. Pour 1/2 jar of sauce and 1/2 cup of each type of cheese into pot and toss with pasta. Return pot to low heat, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta and sauce are hot.
• SCOOP noodles with sauce onto serving dishes. Top pasta with shrimp and additional sauce.

GRILLED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Devein shrimp by making a shallow cut lengthwise along the outside curve.
• Remove sand vein.
• Press each shrimp flat into a butterfly shape.
• Mix remaining ingredients, except 1/2 half of the lemon slices, and pour over shrimp.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Remove shrimp and reserve marinade.
• Arrange shrimp in a lightly greased hinged wire grill basket.
• Grill 4 inches from hot coals (or over medium heat in a gas grill) for about 6-10 minutes, turning basket and brushing shrimp 2-3 times with reserved marinade, until shrimp is pink.
• Garnish with remaining lemon slices.

_SHRIMP: TO BUTTERFLY

Steps:

• Use large or jumbo shrimp. Shell and devein, leaving the tail shell intact. With a sharp knife, score each shrimp along its inner curve (do not cut all the way through), scoring each about three-quarters down its length, Tap shrimp lightly with the side of a knife to separate the halves then spread them open to form wings.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

AIR FRYER BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine flour, seafood seasoning, paprika, salt, parsley, and black pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.
• Using a paper towel, pat shrimp dry. Working in batches, add shrimp to the seasoned flour and toss to combine. Dip shrimp in the beaten egg and then in the panko bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp in the basket of the air fryer, butterflied-side down; make sure to not overcrowd.
• Spray the tops with nonstick cooking and cook for 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp over and spray the the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes more or until desired crispness. Serve immediately.