Keto Coconut Shrimp

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My coconut shrimp is a great choice for a keto snack. I like the coarse, long shredded coconut. The smaller the shrimp, the faster they will cook. Serve with spicy aioli sauce.

Submitted by TanaAmen
Published on January 11, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup coconut flour

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 eggs, or more as needed

  • 1 cup macadamia nuts

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 2 tablespoons ghee, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Line a second cookie sheet with several layers of paper towels.

  2. Mix coconut flour, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk eggs thoroughly in a second bowl.

  3. Grind macadamia nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Avoid overmixing or mixture will start to clump. Empty ground nuts into a third bowl; mix in coconut until blended.

  4. Place each shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, lightly coating on all sides. Then dip in the egg, and finally in the macadamia-coconut mixture. Place on the parchment-lined cookie sheet; repeat with remaining shrimp.

  5. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat until melted; add shrimp. Cook, turning often, adding more ghee as needed, until golden brown and evenly cooked, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Drain shrimp on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Cook's Notes:

Almond flour may be substituted for coconut flour, if desired.

Refined coconut oil or butter may be used in place of ghee, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

732 Calories
61g Fat
27g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 732
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 24g 122%
Cholesterol 255mg 85%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 485mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.