Korean Garlic Butter Shrimp

Korean Garlic Butter Shrimp is a delicious and satisfying dish, combining succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a keto-friendly meal. This dish is both flavorful and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Butter - 50 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Korean gochugaru (red pepper flakes) - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil, mixing well to combine.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Cook the shrimp for about 5-7 minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and green onions.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from butter and shrimp, beneficial for a keto diet.

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