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Low-Carb Coconut Shrimp w/ Sweet Pineapple Sauce – Keto

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Growing up, I always thought that Red Lobster was this fancy, exclusive restaurant and I always wanted to go. When I finally walked through the doors and saw the huge tank of live lobsters, I just knew I was in for a treat.

Keto Coconut Shrimp

Low Carb Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Pineapple Sauce {keto; primal}

Naturally, I had my fair share of their Cheddar Bay Biscuits (and have since made my own keto version to enjoy at home), followed by copious amounts of coconut shrimp. It was basically the only thing I ever ordered there, with shrimp scampi as a close second.

Low Carb Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Pineapple Sauce {keto; primal}

Healthy Deep Fried Keto Shrimp

With the realization that deep frying foods is an excellent way of infusing healthy coconut oil into our foods and increasing our fat intake, I decided to revisit an old favorite.

Low Carb

Pork Rinds Panko Replacement

This low-carb version of coconut shrimp uses crushed up pork rinds as a panko replacement. You can crush your own, or buy them in panko-form to save yourself a step. I use either, depending on what I have on hand, and both work just perfectly.

Low Carb Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Pineapple Sauce {keto; primal}

And although the Sweet Pineapple Sauce does have some added carbs from the fresh pineapple, it’s not enough for us to say “no” to this absolutely delicious restaurant-quality meal. We use a zero-carb sweetener (like Lakanto) to give some added sweetness without having to rely on refined sugars or additional pineapple juice.

Low Carb Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Pineapple Sauce {keto; primal}

Low-Carb Coconut Shrimp w/ Sweet Pineapple Sauce

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Coconut Shrimp

Instructions

Pineapple Dipping Sauce

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, cover, and place in the fridge until ready to use. This is best prepared at least 1 hour in advance.

Coconut Shrimp

  1. Combine the almond flour, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. In a second shallow bowl, add the eggs and coconut milk and whisk until smooth. In a third shallow bowl, combine the pork panko and shredded coconut in a shallow bowl and stir to combine. Set all three bowls aside.
  2. In a deep fryer (we use a small Fry Daddy), add about 2-3 inches of coconut oil (no more than the max fill line on your deep fryer). Turn on the fryer and let the oil come to heat (between 350°F - 375°F).
  3. While the oil is heating up, hold a shrimp by the tail and dip in the almond flour mixture to coat all sides (not including the tail). Then dip the flour-coated shrimp in the egg mixture, tapping off the excess. Finally, dredge the shrimp in the pork panko/coconut mixture, pressing to ensure an even coating around the entire shrimp (not including the tail). Repeat on all the shrimp.
  4. Once the oil is hot and all the shrimp are all coated, place 3-4 shrimp in the deep fryer at a time (add more or less depending on the size of your fryer). Fry for about 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and cool on a paper towel (to preserve as much oil as possible, cool directly on a plate instead to keep the oil from soaking into the paper towel). Repeat until all shrimp have been cooked.
  5. Serve right away with the Pineapple Dipping Sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week on in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in the oven at 375°F until crispy (about 10 minutes or so).
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 8 shrimp + 1/4 cup sauce
Amount Per Serving Calories 607Total Fat 44gSaturated Fat 28gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 358mgSodium 1542mgCarbohydrates 14gNet Carbohydrates 5gFiber 4gSugar 9gSugar Alcohols 5gProtein 39g

Nutrition is calculated by a third party and may not be 100% accurate

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Sam

Monday 13th of July 2020

I have the same questions as Joe, will be looking forward to receiving a reply. Many Thanks, Sam

Kendra Benson

Monday 13th of July 2020

I haven't tried baking these, though I do think they would be great in the air fryer. I just really prefer the crisp you get by deep or air frying things, as opposed to baking. They should be fine frozen (after they're cooked). Just pop them in the oven at 375°F until heated through (I'd suggest about 10-12 minutes and then checking one to see if they're done).

joe

Sunday 27th of January 2019

Can these be frozen? Also, can these be baked instead of fried? Any recommendations on temp and time to bake?

Monday 9th of July 2018

This is really a great dish with simple recipe and quick process

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