butterflied shrimp with double dips

(2 RATINGS)
57 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Sep 10, 2010

I found this amazing shrimp recipe in a cookbook done up by the one and only Patti LaBelle.

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • GOOD AND SPICY COCKTAIL SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup prepared american-style chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • - hot red pepper sauce
  • LADY MARMALADE SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic,crushed through a press
  • SHRIMP
  • 2 packages extra large (26/30 per pound) shrimp
  • - vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make butterflied shrimp with double dips

  • Step 1
    To make the cocktail sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and let stand at room temp for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    To make marmalade sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the marmalade over low heat. Stir in the mustard and garlic. Let stand in a warm place until ready to serve.
  • Step 3
    Preheat the oven to 200. Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the tail intact. To butterfly the shrimp, using a small sharp knife, cut into the deveining incision of each shrimp, cutting almost, but not completely through to the underside. Open up the shrimp like a book.
  • Step 4
    Pour enough oil into a large skillet, preferably a cast iron, to come halfway up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot, but not smoking.(if using a electric skillet, heat to 365)
  • Step 5
    In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Place the flour in another medium bowl. Frying the shrimp in 2 or 3 batches, dip the shrimp in the egg and then coat with the flour, shaking off the excess flour. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using the skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a paper towel lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining shrimp.
  • Step 6
    Season the fried shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with the dips.

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