Super Crispy Keto Fried Shrimp

5 from 9 votes

Super Crispy Keto Fried Shrimp

This keto-fried shrimp recipe is easy, delicious, and made using simple ingredients. Ready in about 15 minutes, enjoy the crispiest low-carb fried shrimp that is great as a snack or appetizer with a dipping sauce at a party with your friends.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto fried shrimp

Servings: servings

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Ioana Borcea from LowCarbSpark.com

Ingredients

2 lb raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 large eggs
1/2 cup coconut flour or unflavored whey protein or almond flour or Crushed Pork Rinds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp oregano
1/2 cup coconut oil or your choice of oil for deep frying

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
In a second bowl, place the coconut flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.
Dip each shrimp into the egg, then dredge into the coconut flour mixture.
Place the breaded shrimp on a plate and repeat the process until all shrimp are coated.
Heat the oil in a large deep pan. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp in batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer cooked shrimp to paper towels to drain. Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.
Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

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Notes

The macros are calculated using protein powder, but if you want to make fried shrimp even low carb, use protein powder or crushed pork rinds. This way you cut out most of the carbs and this recipe has about 1 grams of net carbs per serving.

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