Sometimes I just get a craving for deep fried food.  There is nothing like that crispy crunch!  With summer right around the corner, indulging in greasy fare is simply not on the menu.  That’s why I love this recipe for Crispy Oven “Fried” Shrimp and Fries.  I get all the satisfaction of a fish fry without the guilt.  The secret to the shrimp is crushed up stuffing mix – yes, the same mix you might use at Thanksgiving!  It is quick, easy and full of flavor.  I like to serve the shrimp with some oven “fries.”  No need to hit the drive-thru, this meal is done in minutes!

CRISPY OVEN “FRIED” SHRIMP

Cooking spray

1-2/3 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed

2 teaspoons sesame seed

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

2 egg whites

1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1.  Heat oven to 425 degrees.  Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.  Combine the stuffing mix, sesame seed, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a shallow dish; toss well to combine.

2.  Place egg whites in another dish and whisk or stir with a fork until it starts to get foamy.  One at a time, dip the shrimp into the beaten egg whites, then into the stuffing mixture, coating well; place on prepared baking sheet.  Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray.

3.  Bake for 8-9 minutes, carefully turn shrimp, then bake for another 8-9 minutes or until shrimp are crispy and golden.  Serve immediately.  Serves 4.

CRISPY OVEN FRIES (click here to view and print recipe)

1-1/2 pounds baking potatoes, scrubbed and cut into thin strips

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili powder (optional)

Cooking spray

1.  Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pat the potato strips dry and place in a large bowl.   Drizzle on the oil, salt, and paprika or chili powder, if using.  Toss to coat the potatoes.  Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan coating with cooking spray.

2.  Bake for 15 minutes, turn fries over, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until nice and crispy, watching carefully.  Serves 4.

If you want to serve both the shrimp and fries together, they can both be baked at the same time, but start the fries 15 minutes before the shrimp, then place shrimp in oven.

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