Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp (26-30 count), peeled and deveined
1 T seafood seasoning
1/4 C corn starch
2 egg whites
1/2 C panko bread crumbs
1/4 C almonds, skinless, blanched, and crushed fine
canola oil for frying
slat & pepper
Dipping Sauce (optional):
1/2 C ranch dressing (lite)
1-1 1/2 T wasabi (Japanese horseradish)
2 tsp honey
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Directions: |
Directions:1) Place shrimp in a small bowl and sprinkle seafood seasoning over shrimp to totally coat...
2) In a medium bowl, place corn starch...
3) In a separate small bowl, place egg whites and whip until frothy but no where near soft peaks; just frothy...
4) In a medium bowl, place panko bread crumbs...
5) Place almonds in food processor and chop until very fine...add to panko bread crumbs and combine...
Place bowls in an assembly line to prepare the coated shrimp.
5) Place shrimp, one, two, or three at a time into flour and coat lightly...shake off any excess corn starch...toss shrimp into egg whites and using a fork, coat completely, shake off excess egg white and toss into panko...coat completely with panko and place onto a separate plate...
In a medium skillet or saute pan, place 1-2 cups of canola oil and heat to 350º.
6) Place coated shrimp in hot oil...fry on both sides until lightly browned all over, one to two minutes total cooking time...remove and place on separate plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil...immediately, sprinkle cooked shrimp with salt & pepper...repeat process until all shrimp are cooked...
Dipping sauce (optional):
Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and combine thoroughly...refrigerate for an hour prior to cooking shrimp... |
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