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February 15, 2019 · 8 Comments

Keto Popcorn Shrimp

30-Minutes or Less· 5-Ingredient or Less· Appetizer/Snacks· Dairy-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Main Dish· Nut-Free· Paleo· Recipe· Shellfish· Soy-Free· Whole30

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This Keto Popcorn Shrimp recipe is a delicious fried shrimp recipe that is great as a snack or thrown into salads and bowls!

Keto Popcorn Shrimp on Plate with lemon

This Keto Popcorn Shrimp recipe is amazingly delicious. Every bite is a perfectly crunchy morsel of flavor. Eat them by themselves, dip them in ketchup, or tartar sauce, or if you want to be even more awesome whip up a batch of our dinner rolls and go to town on some shrimp po’boy sliders!

I’ve talked about it before, but I was a pretty picky eater growing up. I would not eat seafood for the longest time. Popcorn shrimp was one of the foods I always wanted to like. It always looked so good and when we went on summer vacation and I would always adventure over and take a look at the multiple varieties on the buffet. The buffet boasted 170 items but I was always stuck with chicken tenders and mashed potatoes.

I tried popcorn shrimp many times, but never liked it. Until Lauren made some at home one day and changed my entire world. No longer was I regulated to the “turf” section of the menu at seafood restaurants. I had seen the light and began venturing into the “surf” section and never looked back.

shrimp being dipped into an egg wash
keto popcorn shrimp breaded on plate getting ready to be cooked

 

So whether you are a seasoned seafood lover or someone looking to expand your horizons into a more adventurous eating style this recipe is for you.

Ingredients in keto popcorn shrimp

  • shrimp – choose a small count shrimp
  • eggs
  • coconut flour
  • salt
  • coconut oil

That’s just 5 ingredients! Super easy, promise.

Can I bake the shrimp instead of fry?

I wouldn’t. The hot oil from frying is what makes these shrimp super crispy.

Can I use this recipe for larger shrimp?

You can! The breading mixture also makes great fried oysters or clams!

Keto Popcorn Shrimp on plate

Keto Popcorn Shrimp on Plate with lemon

Keto Popcorn Shrimp

This Keto Popcorn Shrimp is great for snacking, throwing onto salads, or tucking into bowls!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, keto, low carb
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small shrimp
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon cajun spice blend sugar free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Beat the egg in a small bowl, in another bowl mix together the coconut flour, salt, and cajun spice. Dip the shrimp into the egg then dredge through the coconut flour mixture shaking off any excess.
  • Heat the oil in a large 10.5" cast iron skillet - once hot add in the shrimp in batches making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 minutes per side and remove to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Popcorn Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 245mg82%
Sodium 1018mg44%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 654IU13%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Stacia Jahnke says

    March 15, 2020 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    Made these tonight in our Ninja Foodi on the air fryer setting and OMGosh they were even better than the regularly breaded popcorn shrimp! THANK YOU!!!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 6, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      How long did you cook in the air fryer and at what temp?

      Reply
  2. Chris says

    June 18, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Do you use raw or cooked shrimp? I can’t tell from the picture.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Cast Iron Keto says

      June 19, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Chris, this recipe uses raw shrimp.

      Reply
  3. Val says

    August 4, 2020 at 1:55 am

    Can I use almond flour?

    Reply
    • Cast Iron Keto says

      August 4, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Val, almond flour tends to burn pretty fast so it’s a no go with this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Gina says

    February 20, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Can I use ground up pork rinds?

    Reply
    • Cast Iron Keto says

      February 22, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      Pork rind crumbs make a great breading but we haven’t tried them with this recipe so we can’t advise on amounts or fry time but with a little playing around it should work just fine.

      Reply

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