Butterfly Shrimp Parmigiana Recipes

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.

SHRIMP PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. In a second bowl, beat the eggs with the water. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmigiana, remaining tablespoon Essence, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Add enough vegetable oil to come halfway up the sides of a medium pot and heat to 360 degrees F. Preheat the oven to broil.
• Meanwhile, 1 at a time, dredge the shrimp first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and then in the seasoned bread crumbs, tossing to coat evening and shaking to remove any excess. Place on a plate until ready to cook.
• Add the shrimp in batches to the hot oil, turning occasionally, and cook until golden brown and the shrimp float to the top, about 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Transfer the shrimp to a lightly greased baking dish. Spoon about 1 3/4 cups of the marinara sauce over the shrimp and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the spaghetti with the remaining marinara sauce and warm gently.
• To serve, spoon the spaghetti into a large serving bowl and using a spatula, transfer the shrimp to the top. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SHRIMP PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne powder in a bowl. Mix 1 tablespoon of spice mixture with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Mix remaining spices with flour in a third bowl.
• Beat eggs and water together in a bowl.
• Dip each shrimp in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and then in bread crumbs and place on a plate.
• Fry shrimp in hot oil until they float and turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Pour tomato sauce into an 8-inch square casserole dish and top with fried shrimp, dipping them to coat with sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

SHRIMP PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the flour on a plate, beat the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl, and spread the bread crumbs on a plate. Season all three with kosher salt.
• Working a few at a time, dredge the shrimp in the flour, then the egg, and then the bread crumbs. Put the breaded shrimp on a baking sheet.
• Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a straight-sided skillet until the tip of a shrimp sizzles on contact. Fry the shrimp in batches, taking care not to crowd them, until golden on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain the shrimp on paper towels, and season with salt.
• Mix together the mozzarella and grated Grana Padano in a bowl.
• Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 10-by-15-inch Pyrex baking dish. Arrange all the shrimp in one layer, and drizzle with 1 1/2 cups sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese mixture, and spoon dollops of the remaining 1/2 cup sauce on top. Place in the oven, and bake until cheese is browned and crusty and sauce is bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.

BROILED BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimps. Arrange butterflied shrimp in a shallow baking dish in a single layer. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
• In a small skillet, melt the butter and saute garlic for 5 minutes or so. Do not allow to brown. Remove garlic. Pour about half evenly over shrimp.
• Sprinkle arranged shrimp with both types of bread crumbs. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour remainder of butter evenly over shrimp.
• Broil about 3 to 5 minutes until shrimp or bread crumbs begin to brown and shrimp are opaque. Turn shrimps over and broil another 3 to 5 minutes until done.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.