Keto Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

Tender succulent shrimp are breaded with coconut, fried and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. This classic shrimp recipe gets a Keto makeover!

coconut shrimp being dipping into sauce

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If you need a quick and delicious appetizer, or shrimp dinner in a hurry, this low carb recipe for coconut shrimp is right up your alley.

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Beautiful golden fried shrimp with that traditional crunchy coating you expect from fried shrimp without all the carbs! These scrumptious shrimp with sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce will have you on island time with the very first bite.

coconut shrimp piled up on plate with dish of dipping sauce on side

With just a few ingredients, these Keto coconut shrimp are incredibly easy to make and only take a few minutes from start to finish.

What’s in Keto Coconut Shrimp

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Keto Coconut Shrimp

For the Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce

Add all the dipping sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until it’s well combined.

dipping sauce ingredients in glass bowl

Set aside and keep at room temperature, to allow the flavors to meld together while you fry the shrimp.

coconut shrimp dipping sauce in glass bowl mixed with whisk

How to Make the Low Carb Coconut Shrimp

Add the coconut flour to bowl, the beaten egg to another and the shredded coconut to a third bowl to set up your breading station.

shrimp being dipped into coconut flour

Take each piece of shrimp by the tail, lightly coat in the coconut flour, shaking off any excess.

shrimp being dipped into a beaten egg

Then dip it into the egg, allowing excess egg to drip off.

shrimp being dipped into shredded coconut

And lastly, dip into the coconut, making sure the shrimp are well coated.

coconut shrimp frying in skillet

Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium heat and fry the shrimp for a couple of minutes on each side.

coconut shrimp frying in skillet

Shrimp cook super fast and the coconut will brown quickly, so be sure not to overcook them. You definitely want to stay close by and be ready to flip them quickly.

fried coconut shrimp on paper towel

Work in small batches, so you don’t overcrowd the pan, which will make them harder to flip. Allow to drain on paper towels while you fry up the rest.

Can I Air Fry Keto Coconut Shrimp?

You sure can! Air frying low carb coconut shrimp is a great alternative to pan frying. Just follow all the same steps with breading the shrimp but instead of cooking in oil, put it in your air fryer on 350F for about 15 minutes or until the coating crisps up and the shrimp are firm.

raw shrimp coated in coconut on white plate

Tips for Cooking Shrimp:

  • If you’re cooking them the same day you buy them, select fresh, wild caught shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a short shelf life, so they’ll need to be cooked fairly soon.
  • If you have to buy frozen, look at the ingredients. It should just say, “shrimp and water.”
  • You want to avoid shrimp with a strong “shrimpy,” or ammonia-like smell or those with a slimy or soft texture.
  • To safely defrost shrimp, place in the fridge overnight or you can place frozen shrimp in the sink in cold water until thawed. Never thaw out shrimp by allowing to sit out on the counter.
  • Don’t throw out the shells. That’s right, save them! Freeze them and make seafood stock with them at a later time. You won’t believe how much flavor is in those shells!
  • The biggest mistake made with shrimp, is overcooking them. Shrimp only take a few minutes to fully cook, so don’t walk away once you put them on the heat.
closeup of coconut shrimp

Are Coconut Shrimp Keto?

Traditional coconut shrimp just won’t fit in with Keto or low carbs diets because they are dredged in flour. Good news!

These Keto Coconut Shrimp replaces wheat flour with coconut flour making one serving have only 4 net carbs and that includes the sweet and spicy dipping sauce!

And as an added bonus, the coconut flour just adds even more coconut flavor to the shrimp!

fried coconut shrimp draining on paper towel

How Many Carbs in Coconut?

Unsweetened shredded coconut are very high in fiber and low in carbs. For an one tablespoon serving size, there is only 1 net carb.

And, not only are they low in carbs, they are high in healthy fat plus, they are nutritious. They are a rich source of calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

coconut shrimp dipping sauce in white square dish

Other Uses for Sugar-Free Apricot Jam

You’ll notice that this recipe uses a sugar-free apricot jam from Good Good. If you’re on the fence about giving it a try, let me encourage you to do so.

It’s by far the best sugar free jam I’ve tasted. I like to use it as a Keto substitute for honey to thicken and add sweetness to homemade salad dressings.

jar of Good Good apricot jam with some being spooned out

And if you’re wondering what you should do with the remaining jam in the jar, here are some awesome ideas that will put it to delicious use:

  • I absolutely love a summertime berry medley. You can take some of this jam and thin it out with a little water and simple syrup made with Swerve or Allulose and drizzle over a bowl of berries. It makes a super easy dessert everyone will love.
  • Last but not least, in its simplest form, Sugar Free Apricot Jam serve with homemade Keto Biscuits is so good, you won’t even miss traditional jam.

What are Some Low Carb Sides to Serve with Coconut Shrimp?

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Keto Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

Tender succulent shrimp are breaded with coconut, fried and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Author: Julianne
Servings 4
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 10 minutes
TOTAL 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Shrimp

For the Dipping Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Add all the dipping sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until it’s well combined. Set aside and keep at room temperature, to allow the flavors to meld together while you fry the shrimp.
  • Add the coconut flour to bowl, the beaten egg to another and the shredded coconut to a third bowl to set up your breading station. Take each piece of shrimp by the tail, lightly coat in the coconut flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Then dip it into the egg, allowing excess egg to drip off.
  • And lastly, dip into the coconut, making sure the shrimp is well coated.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium heat and fry the shrimp for a couple of minutes on each side.
  • Shrimp cook super fast and the coconut will brown quickly, so be sure not to overcook them. You definitely want to stay close by and be ready to flip them quickly.
  • Work in small batches, so you don’t overcrowd the pan, which will make them harder to flip. Allow to drain on paper towels while you fry up the rest.
  • Serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

Makes about 24 shrimp, with 4 servings of 6 shrimp each.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai
Calories 346kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
346
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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6 Comments

  1. Julianne,
    These are amazing! Huge hit with everyone! I made them for our New Year’s Eve buffet table. Thank you for sharing!

  2. Julianne,
    These are amazing!! Hig6e hit with everyone! I made this for our New Year’s eve buffet. Thank you for sharing, love them!

    1. It’s a chili sauce that has wonderful flavor. There is really nothing else that compares, so I wouldn’t recommend subbing it with anything else. You can find it in just about any grocery store, including Walmart, if that helps.