The Best Butterfly Shrimp
Here's a yummy recipe for the best butterfly shrimp with Thai Gogi tempura inspired by Thai flavors. Tiger shrimp are used and marinated in tasty Thai sauces and spices. The result is a dish full of addictive flavors that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 packet Gogi tempura flour
- 2 cup packet of Panko tempura breadcrumbs. Add more as needed for your batter.
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chicken powder
- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 2-3 eggs, as needed, for dipping shrimp in flour and tempura
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
On a cutting board, remove the shells and heads of the shrimp and leave the last tails on for easy handling and easy eating. Then, make a lengthwise incision along the back of the shrimp with the tip of your knife. Slice through the center of the shrimp without cutting all the way through. Use a small paring knife to remove the veins. You'll need a lot of paper towels to wipe your fingers through this step.
- 2
This step is optional but highly recommended. In a large glass bowl or platter, place a handful of ice under the deveined shrimp to keep it cool while prepping the other ingredients. It will also help make it more crispy once deep-fried in the hot oil.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and white pepper, then marinate the shrimp. Allow it to marinade while you prep the flour and breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Prepare the Gogi tempura coating by combining Goi flour, salt, and chicken powder. Then, Whisk the eggs until smooth. Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl to coat the shrimp. You should have 3 bowls for this step: a Gogi flour bowl, a Panko bread crumb bowl, and a bowl of whisked eggs. Set them all near each other to coat the shrimp.
- 5
Dip each shrimp in the Gogi tempura coating, then in beaten eggs, and finally back into the coating mixture, ensuring all the sides of the shrimp are well-coated. Place the breaded shrimp on a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 6
Heat oil for deep frying over medium-high heat. Fry the coated shrimp until they turn golden brown. Fry 3-5 pieces at a time, depending on the size of your pan. This step happens quickly, so be ready with a wire mesh skimmer to remove the shrimp to a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat the steps until the shrimp is all cooked.