Baked Spicy Breaded Shrimp

With just a few simple ingredients, these shrimp are coated in a spicy breading and baked to perfection. Perfect to top a salad, serve to a crowd, or enjoy however you please.

Seafood has always been something I absolutely loved. I think it all started when my family would go to all-you-can-eat buffets while vacationing at the beach each summer. I can vividly remember piling my plate with snow crab legs, dipping shrimp in melted butter, and chewing on a giant clam for what seemed like hours.

I’ve grown to dislike the beach (sunburn, salty water, sand in my suit–no thanks), but my love of seafood has definitely not gone away.

I was trying to think up a recipe to share that could be made for Superbowl parties. Something that was finger food, easy to make, healthy, and, of course, delicious. After a few failed experiments, these breaded shrimp turned out perfectly.

A co-worker of Zack’s took a trip to North Carolina a few months ago, and brought back some fresh seafood for us. We bagged it by the pound and stored it in the freezer to add to meals throughout the year. It’s like seafood buffet quality shrimp, without actually having to travel to the beach.

I tried to make this recipe as easy as possible. You just have to dip the shrimp in egg, coat them in breadcrumbs with spices, then bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes. I added a bit of spice with the cayenne pepper, which goes great with a cool dip like my dill dip made with Greek yogurt.

Not going to lie, I’m not a huge fan of professional football, but you’ll definitely find me munching on all the football party food. And whoever said the food had to be unhealthy? Check out some of my other healthier recipes to make for your get-together:

Dill Dip
Layered Taco Dip
Homemade Salsa
Guacamole
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crockpot Calico Beans
Greek Yogurt Waldorf Salad
Greek Couscous Salad
Wild Rice Salad
Easy Stovetop Popcorn

Enjoy these shrimp for your next party, or whip them up for any night of the week.

From The Small Town Foodie at https://www.thesmalltownfoodie.com/spicy-breaded-shrimp/

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Yield: Makes about 20 breaded shrimp

With just a few simple ingredients, these shrimp are coated in a spicy breading and baked to perfection. Perfect to top a salad, serve to a crowd, or enjoy however you please.

You'll Need...

1 pound raw shrimp, peeled & rinsed (devein if not already)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I prefer whole wheat)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a cooling rack with nonstick spray and lay on top of a large sheet pan.
In a small bowl, whisk egg.
In a separate small bowl, mix bread crumbs and spices together.
Dip each shrimp in egg, letting any excess drip off, then coat in bread crumb mixture. Add to cooling rack.
Repeat until each shrimp is coated.
Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
Serve with preferred dip, such as cocktail sauce or dill dip.

Baked Spicy Breaded Shrimp