ALMOND-CRUSTED SHRIMP

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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

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

Jaheena Lucky
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the almond crust is crispy and flavorful. I've made this dish many times and it's always a hit.


Namutebi Allen
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These shrimp are delicious! The almond crust is crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Atika Afida
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I made these shrimp for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy almond crust and the tender, juicy shrimp. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdulmajid Gidado
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook quickly and the almond crust adds a nice crunch. I served them with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Nashalie Henriquez
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the almond crust is crispy and flavorful. I've made this dish many times and it's always a hit.


Anik Roy
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Amazing recipe! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the almond crust was crispy and flavorful. I served them with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Heshan Pathirana
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I made these shrimp for dinner last night and they were a hit! The almond crust was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ricky Holtsclaw
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These shrimp were so good! The almond crust was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Chad Sandvik
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I love almond-crusted shrimp, and this recipe did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the almond crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Jiıani
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were delicious and the almond crust added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


The Village History
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out great! The almond crust was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were tender and juicy. I served them with rice and steamed vegetables, and everyone loved them.


Parmeshwar Bamniya
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These almond-crusted shrimp were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.