How to Make Keto Fried Coconut Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a crispy, delicious, and satisfying dish that is also keto-friendly? Look no further, because this recipe for Keto Fried Coconut Shrimp is exactly what you need. Packed with flavor and texture, these shrimp are coated in a crunchy coconut breading and fried to golden perfection, making them the perfect appetizer or main course for your next low-carb meal.

Coconut shrimp is a popular dish that is typically off-limits for those following a keto diet due to the high carbohydrate ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ⅔ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons ghee, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • Stir together coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Thoroughly whisk eggs and water in a second shallow dish. Mix together macadamia nuts and coconut in a third shallow dish.
  • Dip each shrimp in coconut flour mixture, lightly coating all sides. Dip in egg mixture, then dip in macadamia-coconut mixture. Arrange coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat until melted; add 1/2 of the shrimp. Cook, turning often, until shrimp are golden brown and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  • Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp, adding additional ghee as needed.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 207mg