Crispy Butterfly Shrimp

Submitted by Kerriedoll

"Japanese Panko bread crumbs give the shrimp a light, crispy breading, but they still have a nice Italian flavor. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 tablespoon water
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon

directions

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