Keto Fried Shrimp - Stylish Cravings Easy Recipes (2024)

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This Keto fried shrimp recipe makes a delicious appetizer or snack! Scroll down for the tasty keto shrimp recipe you’ll be making over and over again!

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Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and perfect to toss into salads, stir fry with rice, in tacos or even added to soups! Pair this crispy battered shrimp with low carb veggies chips, or with a side of cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower mac, and cheese or even with this low carb mushroom cauliflower rice!

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More Keto recipes you’ll love:

Four Ingredient Keto Pizza Casserole
Egg Roll In A Bowl
Keto Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

This Keto crispy battered fried shrimp recipe also makes a great appetizer! Serve with a Keto friendly chipotle sauce, sugar-free ketchup or even hot sauce!.

Quick & Easy to Make!

In less than 20 minutes you too can whip up this crispy batter shrimp that everyone will love! Tip: you can use the same seasoning and ingredients to also make crispy chicken tenders or onions rings!

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Keto Crispy Battered Fried Shrimp

Below is the complete list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe. Exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

Ingredients:

Large tail on shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Oil of your choice for frying or an air fryer
Almond flour
Plain unsweetened almond milk
Eggs
Paprika & Garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil of your choice in a deep skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. If you are using an air fryer instead, preheat it now if required.

2. Clean and wash your shrimp, but leave the tails on.

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3. In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, egg, unsweetened almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper until well combined. Be sure that you do not grab flavored almond milk. You want it to be plain and unsweetened.

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4. When the oil is heated and ready, hold the shrimp by the tail, and dip into the batter to coat well. Do not be afraid to apply a thick coating to the shrimp, some of it will float off in the oil when you cook them.

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5. Place the shrimp carefully into the oil, only cook a few shrimp at a time so that they are not overcrowded. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown on the outside and opaque in the center.

6. Repeat the dipping and frying process for the remaining shrimp.

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7. Serve with your choice of keto-friendly dipping sauce, a fresh salad or other low carb side.

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Keto Crispy Battered Fried Fish

Keto crispy fried fish is a delicious low carb recipe that's coated in almond flour, unsweetened almond milk, and a few other Keto ingredients to make this crunchy shrimp recipe!

KeywordKeto crispy battered fried fish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2poundsLarge tail on shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Oil of your choice for frying or an air fryer
  • 1cupAlmond flour
  • 1/2 cupPlain unsweetened almond milk
  • 1Egg
  • 1tspPaprika
  • 1 tspGarlic
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1.Heat the oil of your choice in a deep skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. If you are using an air fryer instead, preheat it now if required.

    2.Clean and wash your shrimp, but leave the tails on.

    3.In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, egg, unsweetened almond milk, garlic powder, paprika and salt and pepper until well combined. Be sure that you do not grab flavored almond milk. You want it to be plain and unsweetened.

    4.When the oil is heated and ready, hold the shrimp by the tail, and dip into the batter to coat well. Do not be afraid to apply a thick coating to the shrimp, some of it will float off in the oil when you cook them.

    5.Place the shrimp carefully into the oil, only cooke a few shrimp at a time so that they are not overcrowded. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown on the outside and opaque in the center.

    6.Repeat the dipping and frying process for the remaining shrimp.

    7.Serve with your choice of keto-friendly dipping sauce, a fresh salad or other low carb side.

Recipe Notes

Calories: 351
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.

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FAQs

How many carbs are in shrimp on keto diet? ›

Definitely. Shrimp has just 0.2 grams of carbs in a 3-ounce serving; although shrimp come in different sizes, this is roughly 3-5 shrimp. Shrimp has less than a gram of fat per serving that comes from omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial to your body.

Why do you dip the shrimp in egg prior to adding the breadcrumb coating? ›

By coating the shrimp in flour and then dipping in egg whites, you create a sticky coating for the breadcrumbs to adhere to.

Is butter keto friendly? ›

13. Butter. Butter is perfect for your keto lifestyle, as it's carb-free and about 80% fat ( 21 ). Though it was long considered a menace to heart health, current research indicates that there is only a small or neutral association between butter intake and heart disease and stroke risk ( 22 ).

What foods should I avoid during keto? ›

Foods to Limit on the Keto Diet
  • Grains.
  • Starchy vegetables and high-sugar fruits.
  • Sweetened yogurt.
  • Juices.
  • Honey, syrup or sugar in any form.
  • Chips and crackers.
  • Baked goods including gluten-free baked goods.
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Why does the batter fall off my fried shrimp? ›

Shake off any extra flour or breadcrumbs after you first dip your seafood in them. If your initial layer is too thick, your egg and second breading layer may slide right off. And finally, plop your shrimp in the deep-fryer (or whatever frying device you're using) as soon as you've finished breading them.

Why isn't my fried shrimp crispy? ›

If your shrimp are not crispy, it could be because the oil temperature was too low or you overcrowded the pan. Fry the shrimp in small batches and make sure the oil temperature is hot enough for the shrimp to fry evenly and become crispy.

Which seafood is keto friendly? ›

  • Tuna. Salmon. Sardines. Crab. Oysters. Clams. Mackerel. Shrimp.
  • Recipes.

How many carbs are in 6 grilled shrimp? ›

Carbohydrates. Shrimp is naturally low in carbohydrates, with under 1 gram per 3-ounce serving. Because shrimp is not a plant-based food, it contains no fiber.

How many carbs are in 4 grilled shrimp? ›

Carbohydrates. Shrimp contains a negligible amount of carbohydrates—less than 1 gram in a 3-ounce serving—making it a suitable option for those following low-carb diets.

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