Full of fresh flavor and bright color, this delicious shrimp dish will feel like a ray of sunshine on a cold winter day. Serve the shrimp and veggies over cauliflower rice with a side of ripe avocado for a keto meal that will transport you to warmer climes.
1pound(about 20) jumbo shrimp; peeled and deveined, tails left on
1teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonground black pepper
¼–½cuplight olive oil or avocado oil
¼cupseeded, diced red, yellow or orange bell pepper (a mix of all three colors looks beautiful)
2tablespoonsseeded, minced jalapeno or serrano pepper (optional)
1cupcherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
½cupsliced green onion, plus more for garnish
½teaspooneach dried thyme and oregano
1cupshrimp broth or vegetable broth
¼cupfresh, minced cilantro or parsley
Zest and juice of 2 large limes
6tablespoonsunsalted butter, cubed
Sprigs of cilantro, for garnish
Steamed cauliflower rice, avocado and lime wedges, optional
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Place shrimp in a single layer, working in two batches if necessary. Cook until they begin to brown. Turn them over, and cook another minute. Remove from pan, and set aside while you make the sauce.
Add peppers to pan; cook until they begin to soften. Add tomatoes, onions, thyme and oregano. If pan is too dry, add a splash of broth to moisten. Cook until tomatoes begin to soften and release their juice.
Add broth and simmer; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Put shrimp back in pan, and heat until fully cooked. Add cilantro or parsley, lime zest and juice, and butter. Stir until butter is melted and mixed in; remove from heat immediately.
Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and sliced green onion, if desired.
Serve with cauliflower rice, a side of sliced avocado and lime wedges.
Notes
Tip:Don’t let the butter and oil intimidate you. A ketogenic diet doesn’t fear healthy fats and uses them to replace carbohydrates for energy and satiety.