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A true takeout classic! Crispy and delicious butterfly shrimp. Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters!

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Crispy Butterfly Shrimp

A true takeout classic! Crispy and delicious butterfly shrimp. Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: chinese takeout
Keyword: crispy shrimp, fried, shrimp
Servings: 4
Author: kingcooks

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp 16-20 shelled, cleaned and deveined
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic minced or grated
  • 1/2 tsp ginger minced or grated
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 large egg

Breading

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tap white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 Cup kewpie mayo

Instructions

  • Working one at a time, run your knife down the back of the shrimp until it butterflies but is still connected at the center.
  • In a large bowl combine all marinade ingredients with the butterflied shrimp and mix thoroughly. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • In another bowl combine breading ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Dredge each shrimp in the breading mixture. Pressing firmly to make sure it adheres.
  • Fry at 350 for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  • mix together the sweet chili sauce and kewpie mayo until fully combined.
  • Serve with the kewpie sweet chili dipping sauce and enjoy!