Falafel-Coated Shrimp with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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While often used to make patties, dried chickpea falafel mix can also serve as a protein-packed alternative to a standard breadcrumb coating. Made from ground chickpeas, dry falafel mix is usually turned into patties and fried. We use it here to give shrimp a Middle Eastern flavor and a crisp coating. Look for the mix in the pasta or grains section of grocery stores.

Ingredients

• Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
• 1 large egg white
• 3/4 cup dry falafel mix
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (36 to 50 per pound), tails on
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Yogurt Dipping Sauce
• 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Cook's Note: Made from ground chickpeas, dry falafel mix is usually turned into patties and fried. We use it here to give shrimp a Middle Eastern flavor and a crisp coating. Look for the mix in the pasta or grains section of grocery stores.

Preparation

Step 1

Yogurt Dipping Sauce Directions:

Step 1 In a small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.


Falafel-Coated Shrimp:
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Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until slightly frothy. Add a quarter of the shrimp; toss to coat. Lift shrimp, shaking off excess egg white. Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons falafel mix, and toss until well coated. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat to coat another quarter of the shrimp.
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Step 2

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add coated shrimp; cook until golden brown, turning once with tongs, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove from heat. Transfer shrimp to a paper-towel lined plate. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.

Step 3

Working in two batches, coat remaining shrimp as described in step 1; cook in remaining 3 tablespoons oil as instructed in step 2. Season shrimp with salt pepper, and serve with sauce.