Low Carb Lemon-Parm Jumbo Shrimp

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    8 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    18 min

Low Carb Lemon-Parm Jumbo Shrimp

A hot plate full of crispy, fried shrimp can really hit the spot! You’ll have to kick fluffy breading out the door, but a coating of seasoned parmesan cheese makes an excellent substitute. This shrimp is loaded with cheese, garlic, cayenne pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. A few squeezes of lemon will really brighten the flavors too!

Please note the frying oil

Please note that you will need up to one cup of frying oil or more for cooking the shrimp in this recipe. However, only the oil you will be consuming is included in your macros. This is to ensure your calories are accurate when adding the recipe to your food log. Enjoy!

  • Net Carbs

    6.4 g

  • Fiber

    0.8 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.3 g

  • Protein

    45.9 g

  • Fats

    128.2 g

1412 cals

Low Carb Lemon-Parm Jumbo Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp

    Shrimp

    12 large shrimp

  • Lemon Juice Raw

    Lemon Juice Raw

    ⅓ lemon yields

  • Egg

    Egg

    1 large

  • Grated Parmesan Cheese

    Grated Parmesan Cheese

    ½ cup

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ¼ tsp

  • Spices Garlic Powder

    Spices Garlic Powder

    ¼ tsp

  • Spices Paprika

    Spices Paprika

    ½ tsp

  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper

    ¼ tsp

  • Parsley Raw

    Parsley Raw

    ½ tbsp

  • Vegetable Oil

    Vegetable Oil

    4 tbsp

  • Oil (for frying)

    Oil (for frying)

    0.75 cup

  • Lemon Juice Raw

    Lemon Juice Raw

    ⅓ lemon yields

Recipe Steps

steps 4

18 min

  • Step 1

    If necessary, peel and devein your shrimp. You can leave the tails on for this recipe. Marinate the shrimp in the lemon juice for one hour in the refrigerator to tenderize them.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Lay the shrimp on a flat surface and pat them dry with a paper towel. Crack an egg into one bowl and whisk it with a fork. In a second bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and chopped parsley.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat up to one cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet to high heat. You'll need enough oil to fry the shrimp in, but you'll have excess oil left over in the pan. One by one, coat the shrimp in the egg mixture and then the cheese mixture. Drop them into the hot oil, and fry the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Set the cooked shrimp on a paper towel to remove the excess oil. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon for squeezing!
    Step 4

Comments 11

  • psbass7920

    psbass7920 7 years ago

    Can't wait to try! YUMMY!!😋

    • lowcarbdieter9427

      lowcarbdieter9427 7 years ago

      Counting it as floured and fried is only 1070 calories

      • godcantfail3835c1

        godcantfail3835c1 7 years ago

        Way too many calories for 12 shrimps!!! No way!!

        • tobrey8c2e7

          tobrey8c2e7 7 years ago

          What in the world is in it that gives it 2331 calories?

          • egomezl3

            egomezl3 6 years ago

            It is the cup of oil! Since your probably not going to have the whole cup of oil I'd subtract at least half the oil (if not more!)

          • kp852

            kp852 7 years ago

            I think that it has counted the whole cup of oil

          • pat_eardley

            pat_eardley 7 years ago

            That has to be an error

        • dvanvlack

          dvanvlack 7 years ago

          I wonder if these can be put in an air fryer?

          • chrislorentz

            chrislorentz 6 years ago

            Yes

        • karbar75

          karbar75 7 years ago

          The picture on this recipe shows cooked shrimp but the ingredients don’t state whether to use cooked or raw shrimp. It seems like precooked shrimp would get tough frying it again. Which kind should be used? Thanks!

          • pat_eardley

            pat_eardley 7 years ago

            Raw