Keto Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Keto Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, served with low-carb pasta for a satisfying meal. This Indian-inspired recipe is perfect for those following a ketogenic diet without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

• Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) - 200 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 250 grams
• Butter - 50 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Green Chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black Pepper - to taste
• Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish) - a handful
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
2. Add the minced garlic, chopped green chili, and grated ginger to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the shrimp evenly.
5. While the shrimp is cooking, bring a separate pot of water to a boil and blanch the zucchini noodles for 1-2 minutes until just tender.
6. Drain the zucchini noodles and add them to the skillet with the shrimp, tossing everything together gently.
7. Drizzle lemon juice over the pasta and shrimp, mixing well.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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