To make them look even larger, you can fry them up with a coating of breading or coconut flakes. That extra layer will add to their size. You can also use the butterflied shrimp as the base for a ...

Butterfly the shrimp and very lightly pound them to flatten ... In another bowl, combine the panko and coconut flakes. Dredge the shrimp into the flour and salt mixture, shaking off any excess.

Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere.