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Shrimp fans, have I got a treat for you today? Everyone has been going mad for my KFC Fried Chicken that I just had to bring you the next in the series… Keto Southern Fried Shrimp!
Think of your favourite fried shrimp but with an epic low-carb batter that doesn’t clump and fall off in the pan! Served today with a classic mayonnaise slaw, four to five shrimps will make a great appetiser, or double that will be enough for a satisfying keto meal.
I served these with low-carb and gluten-free beer — you can find some recommendations for low-carb beverages in this post.
Let me know what you’d like to see next in the comments below. Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Breaded Mushrooms or Calamari? If you have an idea of your own, let me know below. I love a challenge!
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 8-10 shrimps + 1 cup slaw
Nutritional values (per serving, 8-10 shrimps + 1 cup slaw)
Net carbs4.8 grams
Protein30.5 grams
Fat37 grams
Calories475 kcal
Calories from carbs 4%, protein 26%, fat 70%
Total carbs7.1 gramsFiber2.3 gramsSugars2.6 gramsSaturated fat6 gramsSodium1,311 mg(57% RDA)Magnesium36 mg(9% RDA)Potassium538 mg(27% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp flaked sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cup whey protein powder or egg white protein powder (75 g/ 2.7 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream or coconut milk (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 350 g peeled raw shrimp (12.4 oz) - or you can use whole raw shrimp and peel (approx. 600 g/ 1.3 lb)
- about 2 cups oil for deep frying (avocado, ghee or coconut oil) for frying
Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded white cabbage (140 g/ 5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
- 1 medium celery, sliced (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
- 1 medium spring onion, sliced (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup paleo mayonnaise (74 g/ 2.6 oz) - you can make your own mayo
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Begin by peeling (if not pre-peeled), deveining and butterflying the prawns. For a video on how to do this, click here.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl: paprika, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, a pinch of salt, pepper and protein isolate powder (whey or egg white).
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: egg, cream (or coconut cream), hot sauce, Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt.
- Coat the prawns by first dipping the shrimp in the wet ingredients then into the dry, shaking off the excess egg and whey mix in-between. Do this in small batches of 5 prawns at a time. To avoid clumping, you can split the whey mix into two and keep replenishing the bowl.
- To deep fry, add your chosen oil (avocado, ghee or coconut) to a deep pan (I used 19 cm/ 7.5"), enough for the shrimp to be fully submerged. (I used about 2 cups of oil but note only about 1/3 cup of oil will contribute to the nutrition facts, the remaining oil is discarded.)
- Heat the oil until hot. Once hot, fry the shrimp on a medium-low heat (careful of the oil splashing) until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. It’s best to do this in small batches of about 5 shrimp at a time to allow even cooking and no clumping.
- Drain the shrimp from the oil with a slotted spoon. Place on kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil whist you repeat the frying for all the shrimp.
- To make the slaw, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Serve the fried shrimp with the prepared slaw. Optionally, serve with more mayonnaise.
- These shrimps taste the best when served fresh. The batter will go soft if stored in the fridge but can be reheated in the oven to restore some of the crispness. The slaw will keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 8-10 shrimps + 1 cup slaw)
| Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
|---|
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 2 kcal |
| Thyme, dried |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Garlic powder, spices |
| 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Pepper, cayenne, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Oregano, dried |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Whey protein powder (protein isolate, Jay Robb) |
| 0.6 g | 14.8 g | 0 g | 62 kcal |
| Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
| 0.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.2 g | 18 kcal |
| Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat) |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1.4 g | 14 kcal |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Dijon mustard |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Prawns, shrimp (raw, peeled) |
| 0.4 g | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 58 kcal |
| Avocado oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 18.2 g | 161 kcal |
| Cabbage, white, raw |
| 1.2 g | 0.4 g | 0 g | 9 kcal |
| Cabbage, red, fresh |
| 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 0 g | 5 kcal |
| Celery stalk, fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw |
| 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Parsley, fresh (spices) |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Mayonnaise |
| 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 15.2 g | 136 kcal |
| Lemon juice, fresh |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Total per serving, 8-10 shrimps + 1 cup slaw |
| 4.8 g | 30.5 g | 37 g | 475 kcal |
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