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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About Jasmine Espinal

Stylish Cravings is the personal lifestyle blog of Jasmine Espinal. We cover everything from style, DIY's, shopping tips, recipes we love and daily tidbits on life with 7 kids.

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FAQs

How much shrimp can I eat on keto? ›

Anyone looking to keep shrimp low in carbs will rejoice; 3 ounces of boiled shrimp comes in at just 1.4 grams of carbs. Grilled: warm weather calls for grilling, and tossing marinated shrimp on the grill adds flavor and texture to your meal, whether you're making fajitas, kebabs, or surf and turf.

Do shrimp have carbs? ›

Carbs. Shrimp is naturally very low in carbohydrates, with under 1 gram per 3-ounce serving. Because shrimp is not a plant-based food, it contains no fiber. The cooking method and preparation, however, will affect nutritional values.

How much weight can I lose in a month with keto? ›

How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Month on Keto? Individuals on a keto diet can lose an average of 10-12 pounds in their first month if they stay consistent with the diet and maintain a calorie deficit. However, weight loss can vary depending on starting weight, age, and activity level.

How to get in ketosis in 24 hours? ›

You can make several diet changes to reach ketosis in 24 hours, including:
  1. Increasing your fat intake.
  2. Cutting out added sugars and processed snacks.
  3. Eating moderate amounts of protein.
  4. Consuming an abundance of non-starchy vegetables.
  5. Taking supplements such as exogenous ketones.
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Is breaded shrimp high in carbs? ›

Shrimp, breaded or battered (3 ounce) contains 9.6g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 10.1g fat, 15.1g protein, and 193 calories.

What does 3 oz of shrimp look like? ›

The recommended shrimp serving per an average person is three ounces. This translates to 11-12 "medium" shrimp, 8-9 "large" shrimp, or just 3 "colossal" shrimp.

Can you eat too many shrimp? ›

In a moderate amount of shrimp will provide the body with iron, zinc, calcium ... However, these substances absorbed too much will lead to digestive disorders.

Is shrimp OK on a keto diet? ›

Yes, all shrimp is keto shrimp! Like all seafood, including fish like halibut as well as crab and lobster, shrimp is low in carbs (and net carbs) all by itself. Pair it with keto vegetables to make it into a meal.

How many carbs are in 5 jumbo shrimp? ›

Wegmans Jumbo Cooked Shrimp (5 shrimp) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 1g fat, 16g protein, and 70 calories.

How many shrimp in 3 oz? ›

You get from 5-7 shrimp per 3oz serving and each individual shrimp weighs about half an ounce.

How many servings is 1lb of shrimp? ›

The rule of thumb when you are buying shrimp is that you should get 1 pound of raw and unpeeled shrimp per person or, if you are buying it cooked and peeled, 1/2 -1/3 pound per person. The number of shrimp per pound will vary by the size of shrimp.

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