These Keto Coconut Shrimp are even better than the original!! Crispy, coconutty, and absolutely delightful!! Serve with our secret dipping sauce for a perfect keto appetizer! These shrimp are keto, low-carb, grain-free, and gluten-free!
Keto Coconut Shrimp
Good news - you won't ever have to look anywhere else for a good Keto Coconut Shrimp recipe.
After much trial and error, we have figured out exactly out to make the best coconut shrimp ever!
Let's go over our foolproof method!
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Making Keto Coconut Shrimp
These coconut shrimp can be made in just a few steps.
Let's go over each one in detail.
Step #1. Get Your Shrimp Ready
We used fresh large-sized shrimp from our local seafood shrimp.
Then we peeled, de-veined, and washed the shrimp and placed a bowl.
Step #2. Set Up Your Dredging Station
In one bowl, whisk the batter ingredients together until fully combined.
In another bowl, combine the almond flour, shredded coconut, and spice for the "breading" mixture.
Step #3. Coat Your Shrimp in the Batter
One at a time, dip each individual shrimp into the batter.
Be sure to shake off any extra batter.
Step #4. Cover Your Shrimp in Coconut
Next, add the batter-covered shrimp into the coconut "breading" mixture.
Once again, shake off any excess breading. We want to be able to see those cute little shrimp shapes.
Carefully, place your fully coated shrimp on a plate.
Step #4. Fry Your Shrimp
Heat coconut oil in a cast iron skillet at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once to temperature, carefully place the shrimp in the oil.
Make sure not to put no more than 8 in at a time as to not reduce temperature.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each . Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up any extra oil.
Step #5. Make the Dipping Sauce
Don't forget to make the amazing dipping sauce.
All you need to do is mix all the ingredients into a bowl.
Serve this sauce in a bowl with your fried keto coconut shrimp.
Quick Shrimp Tips
Before you get started, here are some quick tips:
- Shrimp should have a mild or even salty smell. If your shrimp either raw or cooked smell “fishy” or have an ammonia-like odor, they are likely spoiled and unsafe to consume.
- Make sure your cooked shrimp are firm in texture and white with a slight red or pink tint.
- Don't overcook your shrimp!! Just a few minutes (4-5 to be exact) are all you need.
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Recipe
Keto Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1-2 cups of refined coconut oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon granular erythritol
Instructions
For the Shrimp
- Mix all the batter ingredients together in a bowl.
- Mix all the breading ingredients together in another bowl.
- Peel and de-vein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
- Coat the shrimp in the batter, shake off any excess, and then coat the shrimp in the dry mixture shaking off any excess again.
- Place the coated shrimp on a plate and repeat the same process for all of the remaining shrimp.
- Heat the coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet to 360°F.
- Once to temperature, carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil. Don't put more than 8 shrimp in at a time as to not reduce the temperature.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any extra oil.
For the Dipping Sauce
- Mix all the sauce ingredients up in a bowl.
- Serve with shrimp.
Notes
- Shrimp should have a mild or even salty smell. If your shrimp either raw or cooked smell “fishy” or have an ammonia-like odor, they are likely spoiled and unsafe to consume.
- Make sure your cooked shrimp are firm in texture and white with a slight red or pink tint.
- Don't overcook your shrimp!! Just a few minutes (4-5 to be exact) are all you need.
- Make sure your oil is the right temperature! If it is too hot, your shrimp will take on a grayish burnt look. If it is too cold, your shrimp won't have that nice crisp and may become overcooked.
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