Description
Easy Baked Butterfly Shrimp is a simple and delicious recipe featuring large shrimp coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, baked to golden perfection for a crispy, healthy appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Breading Station: In three shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- Butterfly the Shrimp: Carefully slice along the back of each shrimp without cutting all the way through to create a butterfly shape, helping them cook evenly.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp in the flour first, shake off excess, then coat in beaten egg letting excess drip off, and finally dredge in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Lay coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Oil: Lightly spray the coated shrimp with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp and brown during baking.
- Bake the Shrimp: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove shrimp from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fully deveined and peeled for best texture.
- If shrimp are not large, adjust baking time accordingly.
- Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Butterflying the shrimp allows for more even cooking and better presentation.
- Try serving with a dipping sauce like cocktail or garlic aioli.