Keto Chipotle Shrimp & Vegetable is a delicious dish. It is loaded with the benefits of shrimp and vegetables. This dish is protein rich with approximately 32g of protein per serving. This shrimp and vegetable dish is naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free as well because it doesn’t contain any ingredient with grain but you can check the label also before buying. We can prepare this dish very quickly and it only requires twenty-five minutes to make this chipotle shrimp and vegetable dish. It is also very easy to make this dish as it is made with very simple ingredients and they are easily found in any grocery store or the pantry. This Keto Chipotle Shrimp & Vegetable dish only compromises of 9g carbs, and 3g fiber/serving.
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STATS:
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: Ten minutes
- Total time: Twenty-five minutes
- Serving size: 1 serving
- Servings: 4 servings
- Course: Main dish
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
- Cuisine: Mexican
EQUIPMENT:
- Large bowl
- Large skillet or grill pan
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 lbs. large shrimp
- 1 large lime
- ¾ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. chipotle seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- One large zucchini
- A big yellow squash
- 1 big red bell pepper
- One small onion
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Take a large bowl and add the black pepper powder, lime juice, salt, crushed garlic, chipotle seasoning, & 1 tbsp. olive oil in the bowl.
- Incorporate all the components with each other properly.
- Add the shrimp in the bowl gently coat the shrimp and put the bowl in the corner to marinate the shrimp for at least 10 minutes.
- Grab a knife and cutting board and chop the onions, bell pepper, squash, zucchini, & mushrooms.
- Put the oil in the large skillet and warm the 1 tbsp. Oil on moderate to high heat.
- Include the vegetables in the skillet and saute the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes till they get slightly charred and tender.
- Now put the cooked vegetables on the side of the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp in the same skillet for 3 to 4 minutes till the shrimp gets pink and opaque.
- Then mix the vegetables and shrimp and put them on the rack.
- Garnish the dish with the cilantro and lemon juice.
TIPS:
- We can add some chili flakes or jalapenos to make this chipotle shrimp and vegetable spicier.
- You can also add cumin powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, & chili powder in place of chipotle seasoning if it is not available.
- We can adjust the time of cooking by the size of shrimp and vegetables.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the leftover shrimp and vegetable dish in an airtight box and store the box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We can also place the box of vegetables and shrimp in the freezer for one month.
REHEAT:
- We simply reheat the shrimp and vegetable dish in the skillet.
FAQs:
Are these shrimp and vegetables low in carbs?
- These shrimp and vegetables only contain 9g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g net carbs, and 32g proteins in them.
Will I use any other vegetables?
- Yes, you can easily use any other keto-friendly vegetable like asparagus, eggplant, or turnip.
Can I use frozen shrimp in place of fresh ones?
- We could use the frozen shrimp easily; just thaw the shrimp completely before marinating the shrimp.
How can I store this shrimp and vegetable dish?
- We can simply stock this shrimp and vegetable dish in an airtight box for three days in the refrigerator and you could freeze this dish for one month as well.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 224 kcal
Vitamin C: 70 mg
Total Carbs: 9 g
Calcium: 48 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Net carbs: 6 g
Potassium: 734 mg
Fat: 9 g
Sodium: 611 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Vitamin A: 334 IU