Almond-Crusted Shrimp

By BClover

Very different and very easy and elegant too! Not to mention yummy!!
Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Australia

Ingredients

• 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)

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Stir together almonds, flour, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. 2 Dip each shrimp into egg white, then into almond mixture; lay on baking sheet or platter until ready to cook. 3 Preheat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp in skillet in batches, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until golden. 4 Use remaining oil as necessary. 5 Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges, if desired.