Keto Tempura Shrimp

Tempura shrimp is a typical dish found on Chinese and sushi takeout menus across the United States. It’s a favorite appetizer or side dish to order for its simple flavors and style. Classic tempura shrimp is battered in a wet flour mixture and deep fried. This Keto recipe creates the same style of shrimp without the high carbohydrates and excess oil. Pork rinds serve as a crispy breading, and a brush of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet is all you need for frying. You can whip up this recipe as part of a fast, hot lunch or dinner. On its own, the recipe can be enjoyed as a yummy Keto snack or made in bulk for a finger-food appetizer. Enjoy your Keto tempura shrimp with friends and little ones for your next game day get together!

What Is Tempura?

Tempura is a Japanese style of deep frying. The cooking style can be used for all types of meats and vegetables. A classic tempura batter is made with a unique mixture of flour, eggs, and cold water. The key is to have just the right combo of cold water and hot oil for deep frying. This is what creates the iconic light, crispy, and bubbly texture tempura batter offers. The Keto rendition of tempura mirrors the same effect with pork rinds. Without deep frying, you still get the crispy texture and Keto fats without excess grease and mess.

What Type Of Pork Rinds Should I Use?

To achieve a crispy, golden outside, a pork rind breading is applied to the Keto tempura shrimp. You can find any generic bag of pork rinds at your grocery store. At your discretion, you can season your pork rind breadcrumbs when you make them. Simply add any seasoning to your food processor when blending them into crumbs. For another fun twist, you can choose spicy pork rinds to add some heat to your favorite fried foods. The finer you can grind up your pork rinds, the better they will stick to any meat you wish to bread.

Jessica L.