Baked Wheat Germ Shrimp

I personally think that shrimp is delicious; and if you’re like Howard and I are do one meatless day a week, then it’s always good to have plenty of meatless recipes to go to. This is one such recipe. Now, back to the shrimp. Breaded shrimp is great, but most times the breading is packed with things that aren’t good for you, and if something is breaded it is normally fried. Have no fear; both of those problems have been solved with this recipe.

On a nutrition note: Not only are you getting tons of great protein from the shrimp, but wheat germ is incredibly good for you. (That is unless you’re allergic to it.)

What You’ll Need…

1lb Shrimp (Peeled, de-veined, and tails removed.) [Any size shrimp you like.]

1 Egg (Beaten)

1-1 ½ Cups Wheat Germ

1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder

½ Tablespoon Chili Powder

Preheat you oven to 350.

If the shrimp that you buy still has its shells and tails, start out by removing them. Once the shrimp have been cleaned set up your “breading” station. Pour the wheat germ, garlic powder, and chili powder into a dish that is larger enough to toss the shrimp and combine. Also beat the egg in a smaller dish.

Taking about five shrimp at a time, that is if they are medium shrimp, place them first in the egg and then into the wheat germ. Be sure to let the excess egg drip off before you place the shrimp into the breading. Coat the shrimp in wheat germ and then place the breaded shrimp onto a greased baking sheet. Repeat the process until all of the bread has been breaded.

Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.

When it is done it will be golden brown, crunchy, and delicious. A great side to go along with it is bake corn on the cob.

Enjoy the shrimp by itself or dipped in ketchup or any other dipping sauce you like.