Shrimp Nicholas

Fresh shrimp are butterflied then stuffed with cheese and roasted red pepper before wrapping in proscuitto. A panko breading finishes these off before they get fried into crunchy goodness.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 12 thin slices prosciutto
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
• 24 medium shrimp, peeled and butterflied
• 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lay out the shrimp on a clean surface so the two halves are spread open like a book. Place a strip of mozzarella cheese in the center, then a strip of roasted pepper. Close the shrimp and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto.

Step 2

Place the flour in a small dish. In a separate dish, whisk together the egg, water and salt with a fork. Place the panko crumbs in a third dish. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat or until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip the wrapped shrimp in flour to coat, then dip in the egg mixture. Roll in the panko crumbs until evenly coated.

Step 3

Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown and cheese is melting, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.