Oven Fried Shrimp – make super crispy shrimp that is baked, not fried, so it is actually good for you!
I can’t believe it is August and the summer is close to being over. It seems like it just started. But August means that it is time to think about back to school. At least here, where school starts in the middle of August. This year my son is starting middle school, so our schedule is completely changing. And he is joining the cross country team. Which means he has practice every day after school for about 6 weeks. Every day. Including Friday. So yeah, I am using all the quick and easy dinners I can get my hands on this year.
My family loves shrimp. I love how quickly it cooks and how good it is for you. When I am trying to eat few calories, I always add shrimp to the menu. My son likes his shrimp crispy, as opposed to sauteed or grilled, like these Teriyaki Shrimp Kebobs. I like crispy shrimp and would eat it all day long, but sometimes the process of dipping in egg and breadcrumbs for each one, can get a little tedious and annoying.
Do you remember shake n’ bake? Well, I figured they were on to something, and I totally used their idea to make these oven fried shrimp. I filled a large plastic bag with flour, and another bag with the seasonings and panko bread crumbs. So I took the shrimp and put it in the bag of flour, then twisted it closed and shook like crazy. Dipped them all in egg, and piled them in the bag of breadcrumbs. Shook that bag like crazy, and viola – evenly coated! So quick and easy! Shrimp cook so quickly, 10 minutes later you are eating. I served with Italian Cheese Pull Apart Bread for a meal my 11 year old is asking for over and over!
I am sharing this recipes for Oven Fried Shrimp over at Food Fanatic today. Check out all the other Easy Dinner Recipes of mine while you are there!
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
August 5, 2016 at 10:51 amShrimp is seriously one of my fave things ever. These are amazing. I love the coating.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
August 5, 2016 at 5:03 pmThose look perfect and I love that they’re breaded and “fried” in the oven!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
August 5, 2016 at 6:17 pmOh! I remember Shake & Bake! What a great idea you have here. This shrimp looks absolutely perfect, and love that it’s easy to make!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
August 5, 2016 at 8:40 pmAny time you can make a fried food healthier, I’m in!
Dee says
August 6, 2016 at 12:54 amThis shrimp looks wonderful! This is a crazy time of year, so I need all the ideas I can get!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
August 6, 2016 at 2:47 pmAbsolutely obsessed with the fact that these are baked! Definitely making soon!
Michelle Goth says
August 7, 2016 at 7:30 pmI need to make these the next time my Dad’s in town! He loves fried shrimp but can’t have them anymore since he got on a restricted diet. Great idea, thanks for sharing!
jenn peas and crayons says
January 9, 2018 at 5:52 pmOMG These look amazing Erin!!!