Pla Pad Prik

Pla Pad Prik is a vibrant and spicy Thai seafood dish that combines fresh seafood with a medley of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. This Keto-friendly version keeps the beloved flavors while minimizing carbs, making it a perfect choice for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 100 grams, cleaned and sliced into rings
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, julienned
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh Thai basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for keto) - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp and squid to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start turning opaque.
4. Stir in the sliced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, chili paste, and lime juice, then pour this mixture over the seafood and vegetables.
6. Toss everything to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
8. Garnish with fresh Thai basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 890 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in lean protein from seafood, promoting muscle health.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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