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  5. Crispy Shrimp Bites for Little Hands

Crispy Shrimp Bites for Little Hands

These tender, crispy shrimp bites are perfect for little hands and make an excellent introduction to seafood. With no added spices, they’re a wholesome meal for baby-led weaning (BLW) or toddlers starting solids.

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Crispy Shrimp Bites for Little Hands
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

15 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.4mg

per serving

Common allergens

Egg, Milk, Shellfish, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Shrimp150 g
  • Breadcrumbs1/4 cup
  • Oats2 tbsp
  • Egg1 pc
  • Butter1 tsp

Steps

  1. 01

    Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces (about 2–3 cm) for little hands.

  2. 02

    Set Up Coating Station: Place breadcrumbs in one bowl and finely ground oats in another. Whisk the egg in a third bowl.

  3. 03

    Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp piece in the whisked egg, then roll it in the ground oats, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure the coating sticks.

  4. 04

    Air Fry the Shrimp: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the shrimp bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and brush lightly with melted butter. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until golden and cooked through, flipping halfway.

  5. 05

    Cool and Serve: Allow shrimp bites to cool to room temperature before serving to your toddler.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
56kcal
Protein
3.9g
Fat
2.4g
Carbs
4.4g
Calories from
  • Carbs32%
  • Protein29%
  • Fat39%

Ingredient health benefits

💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🦠 Immune system
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
💩 Gut health
🧠 Brain development
👀 Eyesight
🦴 Bone health

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

56

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.7g3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47.5mg16%
Sodium 92.6mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g1%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 3.9g8%
Vitamin D 0.2mcg1%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg10%
Folate 15mcg4%
Magnesium 9mg2%
Zinc 0.4mg3%
Choline 35mg6%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Finger foods (BLW)
Family foods
Toddler foods
Whole foods

Course

Sides

Allergen introduction

Allergen Intro (Egg)
Allergen Intro (Milk)
Allergen Intro (Shellfish)
Allergen Intro (Wheat)

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