Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp

Name: Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: Almonds, Raw; Sesame Seeds; Cooked Jumbo Shrimps by Daily Chef; Olive Oil; Raw Egg; Tahini; Tamari Sauce; Lemon Juice; Garlic Powder; Salt, Sea Salt; Black Pepper

235 ratings

Prepare Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

These Chinese inspired jumbo shrimp are coated in a delicious Keto sesame crumb and pan-fried until crisp and golden. These crispy shrimp are then served with a tangy tahini sauce for dipping. Perfect as part of a Keto lunch or dinner. Alternatively, these are ideal served as a sharing board appetizer or low carb party food. ### Can I Oven Bake the Shrimp? We have coated our shrimp in a breading of ground almonds and sesame seeds. The shrimp are first dredged in beaten egg before being liberally coated in the seasoned crumb. Once prepared, we have pan-fried the shrimp in batches to give them an extra crispy coating. If you would prefer to bake the shrimp this would work just as well but they won’t have the same crunch you achieve with frying. The shrimp should bake at 400 degrees on a lightly oiled oven tray. They will be ready in roughly 8-10 minutes, or until piping hot through and the crumb is golden. ### Serving Suggestions These are an excellent sharing option on their own for snacking or as part of a larger meal with your favorite Chinese inspired sides. We love to serve our Chinese inspired shrimp alongside a bowl of Cauliflower rice or an Asian inspired slaw. Alternatively, why not serve with a portion of our Keto egg fried rice or some stir-fried low carb vegetables. These are also a great option if you are following a Paleo diet, simply swap the tamari sauce for coconut aminos. Please be sure to factor any additions to the recipe into your macros.

How to make Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp

Crack the egg into a small bowl. Beat until smooth and well combined. Add the shrimp to a separate bowl. Add the ground almonds, sesame seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a third bowl. Stir the seeds, ground almonds and seasoning together well to combine. This will create your shrimp breading mix.
Take one jumbo shrimp at a time and dip it in the beaten egg so that it is well coated all over. Then dip the egg coated shrimp into the breading mixture so that it is liberally coated all over in the sesame crumb. Repeat this process with the remaining shrimp until they are all coated in a layer of egg and breading.
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over a medium/high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the prepared shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until piping hot through and the crumb is golden brown all over. You may need to work in two batches depending on the size of your skillet. You may also add a little extra oil if needed for frying.
Add the remaining olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, tamari sauce and a pinch of black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as required, adjusting your macros accordingly. Serve the tahini sauce with your cooked shrimp for dipping.

Ingredients of Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Almonds, Raw	5 tablespoon, ground
2. Sesame Seeds	5 tablespoon, whole pieces
3. Cooked Jumbo Shrimps by Daily Chef	5 ounce
4. Olive Oil	3 tablespoon
5. Raw Egg	1 large
6. Tahini	1 teaspoon
7. Tamari Sauce	½ tablespoon
8. Lemon Juice	½ tablespoon
9. Garlic Powder	¼ teaspoon
10. Salt, Sea Salt	¼ teaspoon
11. Black Pepper	⅛ teaspoon

Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp nutrients

caloriesKCal: 486.659 caloriesKJ: 2036.181 totalCarbs: 10.062 diabetesCarbsADA: 7.27 netCarbs: 4.428 diabetesCarbs: 4.453 fiber: 5.584 starch: 1.243 sugar: 2.353 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.05 protein: 20.527 fat: 42.131 transFat: 0.048 monousatFat: 24.615 polyunsatFat: 9.125 omega3Fat: 0.257 omega6Fat: 8.869 saturatedFat: 5.717 cholesterol: 193.307 vitaminA: 38.145 vitaminC: 1.48 vitaminD: 0.543 vitaminE: 7.034 vitaminK: 12.502 vitaminB1: 0.323 vitaminB2: 0.41 vitaminB3: 1.873 vitaminB5: 0.595 vitaminB6: 0.099 vitaminB12: 0.278 potassium: 260.049 magnesium: 117.956 calcium: 109.325 iron: 3.14 zinc: 2.938 copper: 0.495 phosphorus: 296.32 sodium: 1003.932 selenium: 16.176 folate: 40.717 choline: 88.223 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0.018 manganese: 0.715 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.001 phyticAcid: 508.856 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.005 inositol: 0.045 mannitol: 0

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Is the keto diet suitable for everyone?

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Is fruit allowed on a keto diet?

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Author David Brown

Keto Chinese Sesame Fried Shrimp

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the keto diet suitable for everyone?

What are the potential benefits of a keto diet beyond weight loss?

Are cheat days allowed on a keto diet?

Is fruit allowed on a keto diet?

Is intermittent fasting recommended with a keto diet?

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