⏱ 25 min totalCajun Coconut Shrimp
Per 1 serving · 137 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g43% of calories
- Carbs5.2g13% of calories
- Fat7.8g44% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Cajun Coconut Shrimp (137 g) has 163 calories, with 17 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin B12 (55% DV) and choline (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 47% and 73% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin B1255%
- Choline28%
- Phosphorus43%
- Copper24%
- Selenium70%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin E11%
- Niacin11%
- Vitamin B616%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium47%
- Cholesterol73%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ large Egg- 🥄¾ tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp Sesame oil- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
1 ½ tbsp Coconut meat
3 ½ oz Shrimp
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, Cajun seasoning, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Place the shredded coconut in a separate small bowl.
- 4
Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then press into the shredded coconut until well coated.
- 5
Arrange the coated shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and continue baking for another 5 minutes until slightly browned.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 94 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 31 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 55% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 155 mg | 28% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 69 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 38 μg | 70% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 94 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 163 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cajun Coconut Shrimp?
One serving of Cajun Coconut Shrimp (1 serving) has 163 calories, which works out to 119 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cajun Coconut Shrimp high in protein?
Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 43% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Cajun Coconut Shrimp keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cajun Coconut Shrimp?
1087 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cajun Coconut Shrimp?
3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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