Almond-Crusted Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup ground almonds (pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely ground)
    3 tablespoons flour
    1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
    1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 lb shrimp, shells, tails and veins removed
    1 egg white
    2 tablespoons corn oil, divided use
    1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Preparation
    Stir together almonds, flour, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper.
    Dip each shrimp into egg white, then into almond mixture; lay on baking sheet or platter until ready to cook.
    Preheat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp in skillet in batches, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
    Use remaining oil as necessary.
    Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges, if desired.

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