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Crispy Shrimp Sensations

From the ACS Cookbook, Celebrate! Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined (about 24 shrimp)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1- 1/2 cups finely crushed reduced fat buttery crackers (about 35 crackers), such as Ritz
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 12-ounce bottle cocktail sauce
  • Lemon wedges

Directions:

Preheat broiler.

Place shrimp and cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag. Close bag and shake to coat.

In a small bowl, combine water and egg whites; beat until foamy.

In another small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Dip shrimp in egg white mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spray shrimp with a light coat of cooking spray.

Broil 5 minutes or until the shrimp are done, turning once.

Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Serves 8. Approximate per serving: 310 calories; 4.5 grams of fat

Celebrate! Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion is available online or by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.