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Published October 18, 2011. Last Updated April 18, 2019 By Alyssa Brantley 12 Comments

Crispy Old Bay Shrimp

  • 30 minmeal
  • Dairy free
  • Egg free
  • Gluten free
  • Shellfish
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Every Friday Whole Foods Market has “One Day Sales” and if the features are things we use a lot of,  I try to plan in advance and stock up. This past Friday’s one day sale was Large Wild Caught Atlantic White Shrimp. I picked up about four pounds, cleaned, deveined and froze them for future yummy meals. I left one pound unfrozen and figured we could do something fun with them on Saturday.

Come Saturday afternoon and I hadn’t planned anything for the Shrimp. I needed to do something super quick that would go well with the Black Bean Chili (recipe coming soon) simmering on the stove. I was inspired by my Old Bay Chicken Nuggets and decided to make an appetizer. Oh my gosh! – not only was this delicious but literally took five minutes! My husband was so funny,  he said he could definitely see how someone could “easily pop fifty into their mouth” lol.

NOTES:

  • I think these would be wonderful added into a salad (after the dressing so they don’t get soggy), or on a sandwich (Po-Boy style), or atop a Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa salad (recipe coming soon). Yum!
  • The Old Bay has a kick to it so these are a bit spicy. The mayonnaise dip balances this out nicely.

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5 Minute Appetizer: Crispy Old Bay Shrimp
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
 

Crispy Old Bay Shrimp

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old Bay Shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound raw shrimp large, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup ground cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
For The Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 1 dash organic ketchup
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash old bay seasoning
  • 1 dash kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Start by cleaning, peeling (completely removing shell), and deveining raw shrimp. I usually do this in in a colander in my sink. Be sure to use a small paring knife to to devein both the top and underside.
  2. Combine cornmeal and old bay in a bowl.
  3. Toss shrimp in corn meal mixture until covered
  4. Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium high heat.
  5. Add shrimp in one layer.
  6. Set a timer for two minutes. At two minutes, turn the shrimp and set the timer for another 2 minutes.
  7. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and serve. Watch disappear!
Nutrition Facts
5 Minute Appetizer: Crispy Old Bay Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Cholesterol 286mg95%
Sodium 919mg40%
Potassium 122mg3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 4.6mg6%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Corn, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Mains, Nut Free, Shellfish

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  1. Rita says

    May 28, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Was trying to find a recipe for some shrimp I had. Just happened to have the ingredients on hand and they were delicious. Have made them 3 times since.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Those are one of my favorites Rita and they go so fast! Glad it worked out and thanks so much for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  2. Aggie says

    April 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

    These look delicious! My kids don’t love shrimp, but I bet if I breaded and cooked them up this way they would try them. Wish I had these for lunch today 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 9:54 am

      My son isn’t a big shrimp fan either – what is up with that? I like to use these Old Bay Shrimp for an Old Bay Po’ Boy Sandwich or Wrap – omg that is good!

      Reply
  3. Faith says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:06 am

    These look incredible! I love the old bay/cormeal coating…it adds the perfect crunch factor!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 20, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Faith!

      Reply
  4. ana {bluebirdkisses} says

    October 18, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    yum! these look so delicious! I would never have thought to toss the shrimp in cornmeal! what a great idea

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm

      Ana these were so delicious! I will be making them again and again and again 😉

      Reply

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