Description
This Easy Keto Kung Pao Shrimp is a quick, tasty, and low-carb meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix shrimp with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and onion, stir-frying until just tender.
- Stir in the roasted peanuts and chili paste if using. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Serve hot alone or over cauliflower rice. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Keto, Shrimp, Kung Pao, Low-carb, Quick Meal