Boy howdy, do these low carb coconut shrimp taste good.
It’s only 2 in the afternoon, but I just decided that it was shrimp o’clock.
I couldn’t resist these tasty coconut shrimp any longer.
To make this appetizer low carb, I dredged the shrimp in coconut flour and then coated them with unsweetened coconut flakes.
Then I fried them in coconut oil, so they’d have coconut coming and going.
And each serving of low carb coconut shrimp has just 2g net carbs. Not too bad. Especially when enjoyed at 2 in the afternoon.
But surely it’s 5 o’clock somewhere…
Low Carb Keto Coconut Shrimp
These low carb coconut shrimp make for a great appetizer with only 2g net carb per serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined with tails left on
- coconut oil for frying*
Instructions
1. In a medium sized bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
2. Add coconut flour to a medium sized bowl and flaked coconut to another medium sized bowl.
3. Dredge the shrimp in coconut flour.
4. Dip the shrimp in whipped egg whites.
5. Press the shrimp into flaked coconut to coat.
6. In a large skillet, add a 1/2 inch of coconut oil and heat over medium heat.
7. Add shrimp to the pan in 3 batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. The shrimp will curl up and become opaque as it cooks.
8. Remove shrimp to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 jumbo shrimp
- Calories: 106
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
Keywords: Low Carb Coconut Shrimp, Keto Coconut Shrimp, Paleo Coconut Shrimp
If you liked this Thai food recipe, then you might like my recipes for Shrimp Curry Pad Thai or Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce.
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Christian Amabisca says
April 19, 2019 at 2:41 amWhat is the sauce? I’m doubting the sauce is keto.
EmilyKrill says
April 19, 2019 at 6:53 amHow can you doubt that the sauce is Keto if there is no recipe?? In any case, I lost the recipe when I switched Internet providers a few months back. C’est la vie.
Hong Patterson says
January 10, 2019 at 12:56 amDelicious! Easy to make and simple. I used the air fryer instead and it came out great! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
January 10, 2019 at 7:37 amGreat! I don’t have an air fryer, but I keep hearing great things about it. Thanks for letting me know that this recipe works in the air fryer.
GLENDA says
December 28, 2018 at 8:11 pmWow! The frothy egg whites really make the difference. Fabulous recipe. I will make these for company with pride! Thanks!
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
December 28, 2018 at 8:44 pmThanks so much for saying so!
Beverly says
November 13, 2018 at 9:42 amThese taste just like the real thing! Great recipe.
★★★★★
EmilyKrill says
November 13, 2018 at 10:18 amThanks!