This Keto Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms is ideal for low-carb diets, and it is both indulgent & savory. These succulent shrimp are perfectly sautéed & combined with soft mushrooms in a creamy, handmade pesto sauce, which is prepared with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The shrimp provides a flavorful protein boost, and the earthy mushrooms go well with the garlicky, herbaceous pesto. We can serve this Keto Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a full keto meal. This meal offers robust flavor and gratifying comfort in every bite, regardless of whether you’re in the middle of your keto adventure or simply searching for a tasty, low-carb recipe.
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STATS:
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Prep time: Ten mints.
- Cook time: Fifteen mints.
- Total time: Twenty-five mints.
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Main dish
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free & Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Paper towel
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. raw shrimp
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup keto-friendly basil pesto
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 2 pieces garlic
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
SHRIMP:
- The divined & peeled shrimp is simpler to prepare and consume.
OLIVE OIL:
- You could use the oil to saute the shrimp & mushrooms. We can use the extra virgin olive oil for a stronger flavor and it is ideal, although normal olive oil also works well.
MUSHROOMS:
- You can utilize cremini, white button mushrooms, or we can also use the shiitake mushrooms for a more deep taste of the dish.
KETO PESTO:
- Keto pesto is usually prepared with pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil & olive oil. We have to ensure that the pesto you use is devoid of non-keto elements such as sugar and enhances the meal with a bright, herbaceous taste and goes well with shrimp.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream gives the meal more depth, counteracting the pesto and improving the sauce’s texture.
GARLIC:
- Garlic gives the meal a depth of flavor. We can chop the garlic or mince it before we add the garlic in the skillet. Garlic powder can be used if necessary, but fresh garlic has the greatest flavor.
BLACK PEPPER POWDER & SALT:
- Salt & pepper is necessary ingredients to enhance the inherent taste of the dish. We can taste and adjust the quantity.
BASIL LEAVES OR PARSLEY:
- Basil or parsley is use to garnish this pesto shrimp & mushrooms because it provide a blast of freshness & color.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We use the paper towel to pat dry the shrimp.
- Then sprinkle the shrimp with a little black pepper & salt.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil on moderate to high heat in a skillet.
- Add the mushrooms in the skillet and cook the mushrooms for five to seven minutes or till the mushrooms get soft & golden.
- Take out the mushrooms and put them aside.
- Then we can pour the leftover 1 tablespoon of oil in the similar skillet.
- Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
- We can add the shrimp in the skillet.
- Saute the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes from both sides till the shrimp turns opaque & pink.
- After that, we can reduce the heat to moderate.
- Transfer the mushrooms back into the skillet.
- Then we can add pesto & heavy cream & mix.
- Heat the dish thoroughly for one to two minutes after tossing to coat evenly.
- We can garnish this pesto shrimp with mushrooms with the fresh parsley warm up and serve!
TIPS:
- The shrimp will quickly become rubbery avoid overcooking the shrimp since!
- We can use homemade pesto for greater taste and low carb content.
- You can add zucchini or spinach noodles for more vegetables and bulk.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can store the Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms in a closed box and store this dish for around three days.
FREEZER:
- It is best to not freeze this dish as the texture of shrimp and pesto will get alters but we can still freeze this dish for one month.
FAQs:
Is this Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms low in carbs?
- Yes, this Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms is low in carbs and it only contains 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g net carbs, and 26g protein per serving of this dish.
Will we store this dish?
- Yes you can store this Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms in the close box for 3 days in the fridge or for one month in the freezer; but the texture of the shrimp and pesto may get change slightly when we freeze the dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 340 kcal
Iron: 2.2mg
Net carbs: 4g
Potassium: 450mg
Total Carbs: 5g
Sodium: 580mg
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 110mg
Net Carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 650 IU
Protein: 26g
Fat: 24g
