Butterfly Shrimp Recipe

Name: Butterfly Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh jumbo shrimp; 2 eggs, well beaten; toasted almonds, cracked; 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce; 1 tsp. cornstarch in 1/4 c. water; 5 slices bacon; 1 spring onion; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 4 dashes Tabasco sauce; 2 c. chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh jumbo shrimp
2 eggs, well beaten
toasted almonds, cracked
2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch in 1/4 c. water
5 slices bacon
1 spring onion
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 c. chicken broth

1
Peel shrimp, split but don't cut all the way.
2
Wash and dry with towel.
3
Cut bacon into 3 pieces.
4
Spread shrimp open and place bacon on top.
5
Warm skillet.
6
Dip shrimp in eggs, place in skillet (bacon side down).
7
Brown until crisp and turn until done. Remove.
8
Saute onion for several minutes; add seasoning and broth.
9
Cover and cook 3 minutes.
10
Thicken with cornstarch.
11
Pour gravy on shrimp and top with spring onions and cracked almonds. Do not overcook shrimp.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh jumbo shrimp, 2 eggs, well beaten, toasted almonds, cracked, 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Butterfly Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butterfly Shrimp

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