CHINESE BUTTERFLY SHRIMP RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Into a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (2/3 cup), Cornmeal (1/3 cup), Salt (1/2 teaspoon), and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Stir to combine.
• Coat the Jumbo Shrimp (1 pound) in the dry ingredients.
• In a pan, heat Peanut Oil (as needed) to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
• Drain excess oil and arrange on a serving platter.

Steps:

• RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Have ready for shrimp.
• SHRIMP:.
• Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
• Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
• Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
• Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
• Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375°F.
• Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
• Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
• Serve hot with sauce.