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Easy High Protein Spicy Buttered Shrimp - Keto, Low Carb

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This easy high protein spicy buttered shrimp is the perfect quick low carb and keto friendly weeknight dinner. Simple, delicious and packed full of protein, this nice and saucy garlic shrimp is great eaten alone, added to a salad or served over cauliflower rice.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce
  • Optional - 2 tbsp olive oil (omit for higher protein but add for higher fat)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp sweetener (can omit)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Shrimp:

  • 2 lbs extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed (21-25 shrimp per pound)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

  1. Add all the sauce ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, about 1-2 minutes.

For the Shrimp

  1. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and set them to the side.
  2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch pan on medium heat until shimmering.  Add the onion and 1/2 tsp of salt and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Add the wine and bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook until it just starts to become opaque, about 4 minutes.  Add the butter and spicy sauce to the shrimp and cook until the butter has melted, about 1 minute.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Method: Stove-top
  • Cuisine: PSMF, High Protein, Low Carb,
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 229
  • Sugar: 0.7
  • Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 4.4
  • Fiber: 0.7
  • Protein: 31
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