shrimp nicholas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 24 medium shrimp, peeled and butterflied
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
• 12 thin slices prosciutto
• 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• vegetable oil for deep-frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.