Spicy Butterfly Shrimp Recipe

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Spicy Butterfly Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Place 2 cups of water, lemon juice and salt into a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil and then add shrimp.
  3. Simmer until shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Drain shrimp and cover with ice water to chill.
  5. Drain again and remove the legs and peel the shells from the shrimp.
  6. Butterfly shrimp; Slice the shrimp down the back, almost to the tail, and remove the vein from each.
  7. Rinse the shrimp well and pat them dry.
  8. Spinkle baking soda over the shrimp, let stand 30 minutes. This makes the shrimp crisp when baked.
  9. To make the sauce, add the oil, ketchup and tomato paste to a saucepan and cook over medium heat while stirring.
  10. After about 1-2 minutes, add 1 cup of water, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt and sugar to the sauce.
  11. Blend cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir into sauce.
  12. Cook until thick, about 1 minute.
  13. Cut bacon strips into halves and wrap each half around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
  14. Set oven to broil.
  15. Arrange shrimp on a baking sheet, with sides, and brush with melted butter.
  16. Place the baking sheet about 3 inches from the heat and broil 5 minutes until brown.
  17. Turn and brush again with butter, and broil another 5 minutes until brown.
  18. Transfer shrimp to a platter, pour sauce into a serving dish and place in middle of platter for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 590.05 Kcal (2470 kJ)
Calories from fat 421.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.83g 72%
Cholesterol 96.75mg 32%
Sodium 1419.53mg 59%
Potassium 208.75mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.43g 10%
Sugars 5.72g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 13.15g 26%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.5 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.39g 72%
Cholesterol 33.86mg 32%
Sodium 496.8mg 59%
Potassium 73.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.65g 10%
Sugars 2g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 4%
Protein 4.6g 26%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 15mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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