Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Shrimps

Elevate your seafood night with this guilt-free twist on a classic favorite: Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Shrimps. Perfectly seasoned and coated in a crunchy whole wheat panko breadcrumb mixture, these shrimp are air-fried or oven-baked to golden perfection—no deep frying required! With the use of nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of olive oil spray, this recipe is light on saturated fats yet full of bold flavors, thanks to hints of paprika, garlic, and fresh parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Served with a spritz of fresh lemon juice, it’s a delightful way to enjoy crispy shrimp without compromising on heart-healthy goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 Egg white
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, whole wheat
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 0 Olive oil spray
• 1 Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt if using.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk and egg white until well combined.

Step 4

Place the whole wheat panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish and mix in the chopped parsley.

Step 5

Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 6

Dip the shrimp into the almond milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.

Step 7

Coat the shrimp with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for the breadcrumbs to adhere. Set aside on a plate.

Step 8

Preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Alternatively, preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 9

Lightly spray the shrimp with olive oil spray to ensure a crispy texture.

Step 10

Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the baking sheet.

Step 11

Cook in the air fryer for 7-8 minutes, or bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Step 12

Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice from the wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1330.0

Total Fat 13.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 2910.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 146.9g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 579.5mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2211.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.5%

Protein: 41.5%

Carbs: 50.1%