Succulent Shrimp Butter-Fried Delight: A Flavorful Party Dish
Succulent Shrimp Butter-Fried Delight: A Flavorful Party Dish
Easy Shrimp Butter-Fry Recipe You Can Make at Home
Discover a golden recipe for shrimp butter-fry, enhanced with the rich flavor of shrimp heads often kept from previous dishes. This dish, bursting with buttery aroma, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages. It’s simple yet elegant, perfect for home parties, special occasions, or as a delightful snack with beer!
Essential Ingredients- 12 shrimp heads (frozen or saved from a previous shrimp dish)
- 5-10 fresh shrimp (adjust quantity to your preference)
- 20g unsalted butter
- Pinch of fine salt
- Pinch of whole or coarse black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This recipe guides you through making a delicious butter-fried shrimp dish using shrimp heads that were left over from a recent salted grilled shrimp meal. Combining them with fresh shrimp creates an even richer flavor experience.
Step 2
First, to clean the fresh shrimp, gently rub them with a pinch of fine salt to remove any impurities from the shells. Then, rinse them thoroughly several times under cold running water. If you wish to devein the shrimp, you can carefully use a toothpick to remove the dark vein along their backs. (Optional step)
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 20g of butter. Let it melt slowly, ensuring it doesn’t burn, and spread evenly across the pan.
Step 4
Once the butter is melted, arrange the cleaned fresh shrimp in a single layer in the pan, making sure they don’t overlap. Since the shrimp heads are already partially cooked, we will fry the fresh shrimp in butter first and then add the heads later. This technique helps manage cooking times for the best texture.
Step 5
Fry the shrimp on both sides in the butter until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. Cooking over medium heat rather than high heat allows the shrimp to cook through gently while developing a beautiful golden exterior.
Step 6
When the fresh shrimp begin to turn a vibrant red color, add the prepared shrimp heads to the pan. At this stage, cook them along with the shrimp heads, as if you are crisping them up by frying in the reduced butter sauce. The savory flavor from the shrimp heads will infuse into the butter, adding a deeper richness to the dish.
Step 7
Finally, season the shrimp with salt and pepper to enhance the savory taste and aroma. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. If your butter is salted, use less salt.
Step 8
Incredibly, this delectable shrimp butter-fry is ready in no time! The plump shrimp, crispy fried heads, and rich buttery aroma create a truly fantastic flavor. Enjoy it immediately while it’s warm for the best taste!
