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February 17, 2019

Low Carb Keto Cajun Shrimp Recipe Appetizer

If you’re on the hunt for Keto appetizers, this Keto Cajun Shrimp recipe isn’t one you’re going to want to pass up. Read on to figure out how I even make a salmon keto version of this recipe as well.

 

Eating shrimp keto recipes - low carb appetizers. These are delicious!

Keto Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Appetizer

Going Keto has taught me one thing. And that is that you do not have a starve on a diet. You can have fantastic, flavor packed protein rich and low carb foods that are absolutely delicious all at the same time.

And, if you love fish, shrimp on Keto diet is a fantastic choice. But Keto shrimp recipes can get a little boring, all becoming a little monotonous … not this one, low carb lovers .. Not this one! The cajun flavor and avocado creaminess in these Keto Cajun Shrimp bites from Heaven is dream-worthy. My Bunco girls went crazy over these.

this keto shrimp appetizer is delicious!

This low carb recipe is so versatile in the fact that it can be served as a Keto shrimp appetizer or just a fun, bite sized flavor filled shrimp appetizer if your guests aren’t doing the popular low carb diet.

This Keto Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Appetizer is so good!

And, here’s how I whip these tasty Keto appetizer bites up!

First, of course you’ll want to gather the Keto approved ingredients.

high protein appetizer

Keto Shrimp Appetizer Bites

This Low Carb Keto Cajun Shrimp recipe combines the creamy low carb, high fat goodness of avocado with the surprise bite of cajun mayo and protein rich addition of shrimp on a refreshing and crunch filled fresh cucumber slice. All of the best flavors in one protein packed appetizer punch.

This is a savory and spicy appetizer - If you're looking for Keto Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Bites, this is for you!

24 large raw shrimp, thawed, deveined, tails off
1 T Old Bay Seasoning
Dash Tones Creole Seasoning
2 cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch thin slices
2 avocados, pits removed and mashed
1/4 ounce lime juice
cilantro (optional)

Keto Low Carb Cajun Shrimps make the best low carb fingerfood!

Remoulade:
1 c mayonnaise
1/4 cup mustard (I use Delicatessen mustard)
1 T smoked paprika
1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon pickle juice (dill or sweet, your preference)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced

This is my favorite shrimp keto avocado appetizer!

Instructions

  1. Prepare remoulade by combining all ingredients
  2. Spoon into Ziploc baggie (you’ll be cutting the corner of the baggie to drizzle remoulade onto shrimp as the last step)
  3. Remoulade can be made up to 1 day in advance
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  5. Sprinkle Old Bay and Cajun seasoning over shrimp and toss to coat evenly
  6. Place thawed and seasoned shrimp onto parchment paper lined baking sheet
  7. Bake at 425 for 9-12 minutes (or until shrimp are pink and cooked)
  8. Let shrimp cool
  9. In a separate bowl mash your avocados and add lime juice – set aside
  10. Cut cucumber into slices that will be strong enough to use as the base of each piece of shrimp

Prepare bites:

  1. Take cooled shrimp, rub bottoms with tablespoon of avocado mix
  2. Place on top of cucumber slices
  3. Drizzle bites with remoulade
  4. Enjoy!

My favorite shrimp appetizer!

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Keto Shrimp Appetizer Bites

This Low Carb Keto Cajun Shrimp recipe combines the creamy low carb, high fat goodness of avocado with the surprise bite of cajun mayo and protein rich addition of shrimp on a refreshing and crunch filled fresh cucumber slice. All of the best flavors in one protein packed appetizer punch.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
Total Time 32 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 116kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 large raw shrimp thawed, deveined, tails off
  • 1 T Old Bay Seasoning
  • Dash Tones Creole Seasoning
  • 2 cucumbers sliced into 1/4 inch thin slices
  • 2 avocados pits removed and mashed
  • 1/4 ounce lime juice
  • cilantro optional
  • Remoulade:
  • 1 c mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup mustard I use Delicatessen mustard
  • 1 T smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice dill or sweet, your preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Instructions
  • Prepare remoulade by combining all ingredients
  • Spoon into Ziploc baggie (you'll be cutting the corner of the baggie to drizzle remoulade onto shrimp as the last step)
  • Remoulade can be made up to 1 day in advance
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Sprinkle Old Bay and Cajun seasoning over shrimp and toss to coat evenly
  • Place thawed and seasoned shrimp onto parchment paper lined baking sheet
  • Bake at 425 for 9-12 minutes (or until shrimp are pink and cooked)
  • Let shrimp cool
  • In a separate bowl mash your avocados and add lime juice - set aside
  • Cut cucumber into slices that will be strong enough to use as the base of each piece of shrimp
  • Prepare bites:
  • Take cooled shrimp, rub bottoms with tablespoon of avocado mix
  • Place on top of cucumber slices
  • Drizzle bites with remoulade
  • Enjoy!

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