Almond-Crusted Shrimp

Ingredients

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

Directions

Stir together almonds, flour, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. 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. Serve shrimp immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving for 4 servings:

Calories	316
Fat	15g
Saturated	1.6g
Monounsaturated	9g
Polyunsaturated	3.3g
Carb	17g
Protein	28g

Cholesterol	172mg
Fiber	2g
Calcium	99mg
Magnesium	85mg
Sodium	329mg
Potassium	347mg
Vitamin E	6.5mg*

*Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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