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Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Crispy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Jennifer Zhang
Healthy coconut shrimp fried in avocado oil with layers of flavor and perfectly tender shrimp! This keto-friendly coconut shrimp recipe is low carb with just 3.3 grams of net carbs and uses only 6 ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined with the tail on, fresh or frozen
  • 2 small Eggs
  • cup Shredded Coconut
  • ½ cup Avocado Oil or other vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika mild or hot
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Green Onions to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl combine the shredded coconut with the garlic powder, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Dip the shrimp into the eggs and then into the shredded coconut mixture, coating each piece well, leaving out the tail.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque and crispy on all sides.
  • Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with dried green onions.

Notes

Net Carbs: 3.3g

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 1.2g | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 3.3g

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