Keto Crispy Batter Fried Shrimp is keto and low carb. This dish is made by immersing the shrimp in the keto batter made with whey protein and almond flour, along with spices, and then frying the shrimp in coconut oil. It is a crispy, savory, and delicious dish with lots of protein. This dish is free from gluten as well, so it is perfect for gluten-allergic people. Batter of this shrimp has garlic seasoning and paprika powder, which provides the taste and smoky flavor in the fish. This fried shrimp is perfect to prepare as an appetizer or also have this in the dinner or lunch along with zoodles, salad, or along with keto dipping sauce. These shrimp stock up well, so we can also prepare them for meal prep purposes.
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STATS:
- Count of calories: 230 kcal
- Preparation duration: 15 minutes
- Cooking duration: 10 minutes
- Portion size: 6–7 shrimp
- Cuisine: American
- Whole duration time: 25 minutes
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: Keto
- Portion: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Slotted spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. large shrimp
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup unflavored whey protein isolate
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SHRIMP:
- Large-sized shrimp is used to prepare this dish to get enough bite.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- It is keto flour, used to prepare the low-carb fish batter.
WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATES:
- Whey protein isolates without the additional flavor are used in coating as they give the extra protein, and it also makes the shrimp crunchy.
EGGS:
- It is used in the batter for good binding with the shrimp.
BAKING POWDER:
- It helps to make the airy crispiness, and it also makes the batter light.
GARLIC POWDER AND PAPRIKA:
- They are used to season the dish to provide the taste and deep smoky flavor.
OIL:
- We use oils like coconut or avocado to fry these shrimp.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oil in a pan over a moderate flame.
- Dry the shrimp properly with paper towel.
- Then rub salt & pepper powder on the shrimp.
- Grab a dish and mix the eggs in it.
- Take an additional dish and stir in baking powder, salt, almond flour, garlic seasoning, black pepper, paprika powder, and whey protein.
- We immerse the shrimp in egg mix, coat with flour mixture, and add the oil to fry for three minutes on every side.
- Place the shrimp with a slotted spoon on a paper towel to drain the oil and serve hot, along with dipping sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Keto coleslaw or cucumber salad is served along with this shrimp.
- Keto garlic aioli is used as a dipping sauce to serve with these shrimp.
- We can pair this shrimp with grilled vegetables or cauliflower mash.
- Add the shrimp to lettuce wraps to form the shrimp tacos.
- Zucchini noodles, along with lemon-butter, are served with this shrimp.
- We can create a shrimp po’ boy sandwich with these shrimp and keto bread.
TIPS:
- We have to fry the shrimp in hot oil to make crispy shrimp.
- Don’t over fill the pan to fry them properly.
- You can coat the shrimp twice for the extra crunchy flavor.
- Use deveined shrimp with tails on for easier handling and serving.
- Serve hot shrimp for crispy and flavorful dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the remaining shrimp in the vacuum box and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- We can put these shrimps on a tray to get hard and then put them in a bag and store them for one month.
FAQs:
Can I make the batter with only coconut flour?
- We can make the batter only with the coconut flour, but reducing the amount to 1/3 cup is highly absorbent.
Will we prepare this for meal prep?
- We can prepare this shrimp for meal prep, as the texture and taste will remain intact.
Which dipping sauce goes well with this shrimp?
- We can have this fried shrimp along with keto ranch dip, garlic butter, lemon mayonnaise, and keto ketchup for flavor.
Will we bake these shrimp?
- We can bake these shrimp at 400 degrees F for twelve minutes.
Is it necessary to use whey protein isolates?
- It is not necessary to use protein isolate, but it adds crispiness, so we utilize pork crumbs for this purpose.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 230 kcal
Net carbs: 2g
Portion size: 6–7 shrimp
Overall carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g
Sodium: 420mg
Serving: 4
Potassium:Â 180mg
