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    Keto Popcorn Shrimp

    Feb 15, 2019 · 9 Comments

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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!

    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.

    Baking vs frying keto popcorn shrimp

    Baking won't get the popcorn shrimp as crispy so we like frying these. If you have an air fryer you could try spraying them with oil and cooking them that way. If you give it a try, let us know the result in the comments below!

    Using this breading recipe for larger shrimp

    The breading mixture also makes great fried oysters, calamari, 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
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon cajun spice blend sugar free
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ 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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    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 06, 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 04, 2020 at 1:55 am

      Can I use almond flour?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        August 04, 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
    5. Chase says

      July 21, 2022 at 2:09 am

      What’s the best way to store/reheat if I do this for weekly food prep?

      Reply

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