ALMOND-CRUSTED SHRIMP

Almond-Crusted Shrimp image

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup ground almonds (pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely ground)
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb shrimp, shells, tails and veins removed
1 egg white
2 tablespoons corn oil, divided use
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

Stir together almonds, flour, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper.
Dip each shrimp into egg white, then into almond mixture; lay on baking sheet or platter until ready to cook.
Preheat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp in skillet in batches, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Use remaining oil as necessary.
Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 413.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 27.7