Crevettes à l'Ail

Crevettes à l'Ail is a delightful French snack featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in fragrant garlic and butter. This keto-friendly dish is not only rich in flavor but also low in carbohydrates, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 250 grams
• Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and half of the butter over medium heat until melted.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining butter until melted.
5. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Low in carbohydrates, suitable for ketogenic diets.

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