Recipe Almond Crusted Shrimp

Recipe Almond Crusted Shrimp

Makes 4 servings

1/2 cup ground almonds
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound (61- to 70-count) shrimp, with tails and veins removed
1 egg white
2 tablespoons almond or corn oil, divided
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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