BETTER THAN FRIED SHRIMP

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This crispy shrimp is a healthier alternative to deep-fried varieties. Coating the shrimp with panko bread crumbs, spraying with cooking spray and then baking give this appetizer great taste without all the saturated fat and calories of deep frying. -Cher Schwartz, Ellisville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine egg whites and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in the flour mixture, egg mixture, then bread crumbs., Place shrimp on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; spritz shrimp with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and coating is golden brown, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.