Stir-Fried Shrimp

This Keto Stir-Fried Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish, bursting with the freshness of vegetables and the umami of soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It's low in carbs yet high in protein, making it a satisfying meal that aligns with your ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Zucchini (sliced) - 1 medium
• Green onion (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (low-sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the shrimp and vegetables evenly.
6. Add the green onion and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onion if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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