Baked Keto Coconut Shrimp with Avocado-Lime Dip
Coconut Shrimp is a recipe I’ve enjoyed all my life. It’s one of the first dishes I made for my former love in my early 20s. I’m sharing this Keto Coconut Shrimp Recipe with you today from my heart. It truly is a favorite of mine that I make over and over again.
In traditional versions of coconut shrimp, the shrimp is coated with sweetened coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs, then deep-fried. This healthier, lighter version is ketogenic, gluten-free and baked, rather than fried. Baking also makes preparing this dish much easier as I tend to find frying shrimp or chicken tenders to be quite laborious.
This version also calls for unsweetened coconut flakes, which allows the other seasonings to take center stage. Here, a tangy avocado-lime dip rounds out the flavors. However, a sugar-free orange marmalade would be a wonderful addition, as well.
In this case, large 10/15 count shrimp were used. However, medium-sized shrimp may work better for larger gatherings. If using smaller shrimp, reduce cooking time by a few minutes to prevent overcooking.
For crispier results, reduce baking time to 10 minutes, then place the shrimp under the broiler for 1-2 minutes per side.
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Keto Coconut Shrimp with Avocado-Lime Dip
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup almond (or coconut) flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- ยพ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1 lb 10/15 count gulf shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
Avocado Lime Dip
- 1 large ripe avocado pitted and peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro stems removed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ยผ tsp ground cumin
- ยฝ tsp red pepper flakes
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Combine almond flour, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, andonion powder in a pie pan or shallow bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- In a second pie pan or shallow bowl, gently whisk the eggs and wateruntil frothy. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired, and set aside.
- Add shredded coconut to a third bowl and set aside.
- Working one at a time, dredge each shrimp in the seasoned almond flour,then dip in the egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drip off before transferringshrimp to the bowl of shredded coconut. Turn to coat shrimp thoroughly beforetransferring to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining shrimp andseason with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven and bake until golden-brown andcrispy, around 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin to a foodprocessor or blender and blend until smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of water,if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper,to taste. Transfer to a small serving bowl and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.Set aside.
- Remove shrimp from oven and serve immediately with avocado-lime dip onthe side. Enjoy!
