Keto Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Keto Spicy Garlic Shrimp is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine to your table while keeping it low-carb. Baked to perfection, this dish features succulent shrimp coated in a spicy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Fresh ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, red chili flakes, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, grated ginger, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to ensure they are well-coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Spread the marinated shrimp evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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