Quick and Easy Butterfly Shrimp Recipe | How To Make Crispy Fried Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: fish fillets

Chicken breast offers a lean protein alternative, while fish fillets can be more economical.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier option with more fiber, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier binding agent, and aquafaba is a budget-friendly vegan substitute.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

Butterfly the shrimp, removing any black stuff found inside.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add the seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon pepper, paprika, and ground black pepper.

Mix the eggs and seasonings together using hands.

Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of red hot sauce and mix again.

Season the flour with 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning (optional).

Lightly coat the butterflied shrimp with the seasoned flour.

Press the floured shrimp into the breadcrumbs to ensure they stick.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 325°F.

Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the shrimp and place them on a rack to drain excess oil.

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