These Keto Honey Old Bay Shrimp are a low-carb and keto-friendly dish. It is a very tasty and spicy dish because it has a perfect balance of seasoning and sweet flavor. This Shrimp is made with the perfect combination of Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and shrimp, and then covered in the keto honey glaze. We can also add the lemon juice to this dish, which adds a tangy twist and also balances the sweetness in the shrimp. This Keto Honey Old Bay Shrimp is prepared very quickly, and it is ready in just 20 minutes, so this dish is ideal for a get-together or a busy weeknight. We can serve this Honey Old Bay Shrimp over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or just by itself for a filling and tasty meal.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Prep time: Ten mins
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: Twenty mins
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: American / Seafood
- Course: Main dish
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Paper towel
- Bowl
- Skillet
INGREDIENTS:
- One lb. large shrimp
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- One tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Keto honey substitute
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Optional: Cayenne pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
SHRIMP:
- We can use the big, peeled, and deveined shrimp to achieve the best texture and flavor. We can use the shrimp along with the tail or not. We have to properly dry the shrimp with the paper towel for the beautiful sear before cooking.
KETO HONEY:
- We can use the keto honey substitute like Wholesome Yum, Lakanto, and Choc Zero; these are a few sugar substitutes that are suitable for keto. These alternatives offer the sweetness of honey without the carbohydrates and are usually produced with Erythritol or monk fruit.
OLD BAY SEASONING:
- We can add the smoked paprika, mustard, black pepper, celery salt and some other components that is required to make this traditional old bay seasoning. We can also buy this seasoning from the store and we can also adjust the amount of spice according to our liking.
AVOCADO AND OLIVE OIL:
- We can use the avocado and olive oils are suitable for sautéing. Because of their high smoke points, your shrimp will cook through without burning.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice and garlic powder give the flavor more depth. If desired, you can also use fresh lemon juice.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can dry the shrimp with the paper towel to remove the water content.
- Take a bowl and add the shrimp, cayenne, Old Bay, and garlic powder and toss it properly.
- We can warm-up the oil in the pan on moderate-high heat.
- Then add the shrimp in a single layer and fry for two to three minutes till the shrimp are opaque and beginning to brown from each side.
- We would slow the flame and add the lemon juice and keto honey. And toss the shrimp so that iot coats properly.
- Cook about 1 more minute till the glaze slightly thickens.
- We can garnish the shrimp with the herbs and serve warm.
TIPS:
- We can cook the shrimp in batches if necessary, rather than packing the pan too full.
- You could add the dash of shrimp to give this shrimp smoky taste.
- We can serve the shrimp over lettuce wraps or cauliflower rice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can place the dish in the sealed box and store the dish for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We can freeze the cooked shrimp in the box and store the dish for 1 month.
FAQs:
Is this shrimp low in carbs?
- Yes, this shrimp is low in carbs, and it only contains 2g net carbs, and 1g fiber is present per serving of this shrimp.
Can I use the cooked shrimp to make this Old Bay shrimp?
- Yes, we can use the cooked shrimp to make the Old Bay shrimp.
Is Old Bay seasoning keto?
- Old Bay seasoning only contains herbs and spices that contain minimal to no carbs.
Will we store this shrimp?
- Yes, we can store this shrimp in the sealed box and stock it up for 2g of net carbs, 1g of fiber, and 25g of protein is present in per serving of this dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 10g
Sodium: 720mg
Potassium: 230mg
Calcium: 90mg
Iron: 2mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
