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Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Freezing30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Undefined
Keyword: coconut crusted shrimp, Summer
Servings: 8
Calories: 568kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined tail-on raw
  • 3 Cups almond flour divided into 2 Cups and 1 Cup
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup erythritol
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups crushed pork rinds
  • Vegetable oil
  • Kosher Salt

Instructions

For the Honey Drizzle

  • First combine the ingredients: Honey, sugar, lemon zest and juice (and if you like some extra black pepper), then bring to medium heat on the stove top until it reaches simmering point.
  • Stir constantly while cooking or else things will get sticky!
  • Next let that mixture cool off before pouring

For the Shrimp Batter

  • Mix together 2 cups of flour with salt and pepper in one bowl
  • Whisk together eggs and water and baking powder and remaining 1 cup of flour to create an egg batter in a second bowl
  • Stir pork rinds with shredded unsweetened coconut flakes in a third bowl until well combined.

To Coat the Shrimp

  • Dredge shrimp in salted flour mixture and shake off the excess. (BOWL 1)
  • Dip it into egg batter, let the extra drip off (BOWL 2)
  • Dredge it through coconut mix to coat on both sides pressing lightly so that they adhere well. (BOWL 3)
  • Place them all onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper spaced out evenly.
  • Freeze for about 30 mins to firm them up.

To Fry

  • Pour enough oil in your pan to cover shrimp, about 3 inches. *Do not put shrimp in yet!
  • Bring oil to about 325 degrees on high heat
  • Carefully drop shrimp in and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from oil and sit on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

To Serve

  • Let cool for about 2 minutes before drizzling with honey mixture.
  • Serve with mango-habanero aioli and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 4mg