Keto Prawn Stir Fry

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Keto Prawn Stir Fry is a delicious, colorful, and low-carb midweek meal. This dish features a combination of sauce, veggies, and prawns, which makes this dish flavorful without the additional carbs. We use the sesame oil, ginger, & garlic to give this dish a traditional flavor and aroma. This dish is very nutritious, flavorful, and suitable for everyone on the keto diet. We can easily store this dish in the refrigerator, so we can make this dish in advance. We can add the preferred vegetable or some chili flakes and customize the dish as we like.

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STATS:

  • Cook time: Ten mints.
  • Total time: Twenty mints.
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Prep time: Ten mints.
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Ketogenic, free from gluten
  • Calories: 280 kilocalories
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Serving size: 1.5 cups

EQUIPMENT:

  • Wok
  • Spatula
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 1 lb. prawns
  • Bell peppers, one cup
  • A cup of broccoli(florets)
  • ½ cup zucchini
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ tsp. chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • One teaspoon of sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds and green onions

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

AVOCADO OIL:

  • Toss the veggies using the oil of avocado as it has a high point of smoke.

PRAWNS:

  • Prawns are a sea food that is rich in proteins, low in carbs, and it cooks quickly as well.

BELL PEPPER:

  • It is added in the dish as they are low in carbs, and it also adds sweetness and crispiness to the flavor.

BROCCOLI:

  • Broccoli is added to the dish as it is low in carbs and rich in minerals and fiber.

ZUCCHINI:

  • It is low in carbs, and it is added to provide the moisture, and it also increases the quantity.

GARLIC:

  • It is added to the dish to provide the taste and to make the dish aromatic.

COCONUT AMINOS:

  • It is added to the dish to provide the umami flavor in the dish.

SESAME OIL:

  • It is added to the dish to add a nutty and rich aroma in this dish.

GINGER:

  • It is added to the dish to add a spicy and warm flavor in the dish.

CHILI FLAKES:

  • They are added to provide the spiciness in the dish.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • It is included to add the taste and flavor

GARNISH:

  • We use the green onions & sesame seeds to garnish the dish.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We would warm up the oil in the wok on a moderate setting.
  2. Now we can add the prawns and fry them for 2-3 minutes till they get opaque.
  3. Include the broccoli, bell pepper, & zucchini in the wok.
  4. Cook the veggies for ~five mins or until the vegetables get tender.
  5. Then we can add the garlic, chili flakes, ginger, and coconut aminos and cook for an additional minute.
  6. We can put the prawns back in the pan, cover them with sesame oil, and stir to coat.
  7. Then we can add the salt & pepper as we like and adjust the seasoning.
  8. We can top the dish with sesame seeds & green onion slices and have them warm.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

  • We can serve this dish with cauliflower rice for a complete dinner.
  • Serve this dish with a cucumber salad.
  • We can add some crushed almonds or peanuts to the dish for an additional crunch.
  • You can also add some egg(fried) over the dish for a protein boost.
  • Serve this dish with sautéed mushrooms on the side.
  • We can drizzle the spicy and keto mayonnaise for the spicy twist.

TIPS:

  • We shouldn’t have to overcook the prawns as they get rubbery.
  • You would also utilize the pre-cut keto vegetables to save time.
  • We would also add the tofu as a substitute for prawns to make this vegan-friendly.
  • You would include some lemon juice to prepare the bright and tangy dish.
  • We have to properly pat dry the pat dried the prawns before use.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Shift the leftover stir-fry prawns in a container(sealed) & consume them within ~three days while keeping them chilled in the refrigerator.

FREEZER:

  • We can preserve this dish for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this dish with the frozen prawns?

  • We can make this dish with frozen prawns, and we have to properly dry them before use.

How to prepare this dish spicy?

  • We can add some chili sauce or flakes to prepare the spicy dish.

What do we utilize in place of coconut aminos?

  • We should utilize the tamari in place of coconut aminos.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal
Total Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: One gram
Net Carbs: 6 grams
Protein: 30 g
Fat: Fifteen grams
Sodium: 820 mg
Serving Size: 1.5 cups