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Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 mins

 500 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
 160 ml ground almonds
 80 ml tapioca starch, potato starch, or cornstarch
 15 ml Cajun seasoning
 15 ml lemon pepper seasoning
 3 eggs
 Cajun remoulade sauce (see recipe)
1

  1. Prepare the Shrimp:
    Pat each shrimp dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

2

  1. Make the Coating:
    In a bowl, combine ground almonds, starch, and seasonings. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Dip each shrimp into the almond mixture, coat well, then dip it into the beaten eggs. Finally, coat the shrimp again in the almond mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even layer.
3

  1. Cook in the Air Fryer:
    Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange half of the shrimp in a single layer and spray them lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes, flip the shrimp, spray again, and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
4

  1. Serve:
    Serve hot with Cajun remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

6

Amount per serving
Calories325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g29%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 235mg79%
Sodium 735mg32%
Net Carbohydrate 10g4%

Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g
Iron 1.4mg8%
Potassium 330mg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.