Goong Mieng

Goong Mieng is a flavorful Thai seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp wrapped in aromatic herbs and served with a zesty dipping sauce. This keto-friendly recipe highlights the freshness of the seafood while keeping the carb count low.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 30 grams, chopped
• Thai basil - 30 grams, chopped
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Lettuce leaves (for wrapping) - 6 large leaves
• Peanuts (unsalted, crushed) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
2. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
3. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, mint, and Thai basil.
5. Prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and drying them. Use them as wraps for the shrimp mixture.
6. Serve the shrimp wraps with crushed peanuts sprinkled on top for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 160 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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