Almond-Crusted Shrimp

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

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)

Directions

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.