These keto creamy Shrimp & Pepper cakes is rich, smoky, & bursting with mouthwatering shrimp. It is an ideal keto solution to satisfy your dining out cravings. The delicious cakes feature nutrition-packed shrimps, colorful Bell peppers, classic aromatics (onion & garlic), parmesan cheese & and heavy cream. All these items make the Shrimp & Pepper cakes cheesy, satisfying, colorful, nutritious, and low in carbs. This dish is so tasty that we can prepare this dish a lot.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUMERICAL REVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, optional dairy
- Course: Dinner/lunch
- Cuisine: Fusion/inspired by Asian cuisine
- Time for prep: Fifteen mints.
- Time of cooking: twelve minutes
- Overall time: 25 mins
- Portion size: 1
- Portion: 4 servings
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop cooking
TOOLS:
- Bowls for mixing
- Spoons & cups, to measure
- Towel(paper)
- A wok/skillet(big)
- Spoon(wooden)/spatula
- Board & knife for cutting/chopping
INGREDIENTS:
- An onion
- 450 g of shrimp, 1 pound
- Paprika. one tsp
- A tablespoon of oil
- Green onions/parsley
- 0.5 cup of cream(heavy)
- One tbsp. of butter
- 1 tbsp. juice of lime/lemon
- Garlic, 2 cloves
- 2 bell peppers
- To taste of salt & powdered pepper(black)
- 0.25 cup of Parmesan cheese
- Half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ¼ cup almond flour
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It is not a compulsory item. Using the grated parmesan cheese adds cheesy & umami flavor to your sauce. You may skip it entirely or go for nutritional yeast as a replacement.
AROMATICS:
- We use onion and garlic as aromatics to create an authentic aroma and delicious gravy. However, use the onions in moderation, as they may increase the carbohydrate content.
SHRIMP:
- We require a pound of big-sized shrimps, which must be peeled & deveined before cooking. You may use either fresh or frozen, as per your preference. You may go for the scallops, chicken strips if you don’t prefer seafood, or tofu if you are a vegetarian.
CREAM(HEAVY):
- It adds to the volume of sauce, along with adding the creaminess, making it more satisfying. You may go for cream of coconut to go non-dairy.
OIL & BUTTER:
- We will need the oil & butter for sautéing the things. In case of oil, you may use either the oil of olives/avocado. Using butter will give your sauce the flavor & richness you will appreciate. You have the choice to omit butter & use oil too in its place, or opt for ghee.
BELL PEPPERS:
- The recipe uses a red & a green colored bell pepper that are sliced thinly. They will give appealing colors, crunch, & sweetness to our dish without the addition of carbs. You may use asparagus, zucchini, or snap peas in its place.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, start preparing the peeled & deveined shrimp.
- Dry it by patting with paper towels.
- Now sprinkle and rub the paprika, salt, & black pepper on the shrimp to season it.
- Put the wok on flame & pour oil.
- Now, include the bell peppers and onion in that heated oil.
- Fry these for five minutes.
- Cook them until they are a little tender (five mins) with some remaining crisp.
- After that, include the garlic & cook it till you feel its classic aroma(half a minute).
- Dish out all the sautéed veggies & keep them on the side of the shelf.
- Include the butter in the same skillet/wok.
- Once the butter melts & becomes fragrant, include the shrimp in one line.
- After ~three mins, flip all the shrimps & cook them for another ~4 minutes.
- Lower the flame as soon as they turn opaque & pink.
- Then, add cream(heavy) and mix it to coat the shrimp properly.
- Next, shift the sautéed onion & peppers back to the skillet.
- Mix & cook for ~three minutes to make it thick.
- At that moment, include the parmesan cheese(grated), red pepper flakes, and juice of lemon.
- Mix well & then taste it to check if any additions are needed.
- Then we can include the almond flour and mix with everything and prepare the patties.
- Add some extra flour if require to shape the cakes.
- Put the cake in pan to get brown.
- Use parsley/green onions to garnish the delicious cakes.
- Your keto creamy Shrimp & Pepper cakes is ready to serve, along with zucchini noodles, or rice of cauliflower.
TIPS:
- Always warm up the skillet/wok before adding the veggies and shrimp so that they sear even better.
- We advise you to never overcook the shrimp. As overcooking will result in protein denaturation, which will make shrimp dry, tough, & rubbery while eating.
- If you cook the moist shrimp, it will begin to steam. As we need the seared shrimp, so, you need to dry the shrimps well before cooking.
- Use jalapenos(diced) or extra flakes of red pepper to spice the sauce up.
- If you prefer the thick sauce, then include a teaspoon of xanthan gum or cook it uncovered till you achieve the desired thickness.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Save the patties in a box sealed with a lid in the refrigerator. Consume them whenever you want within ~three days.
FREEZING:
- We will never advise you to freeze the dish. As freezing & then defrosting will ruin the whole texture of the dish.
REHEATING:
- We advise you to warm it up again on the low flame in the skillet.
FAQs:
What will happen if we overcook the shrimp?
- The overcooking of shrimp will not only taste bad, but overheating also destroys its nutrients. Therefore, we advise cooking it for only three mins per side would be enough to maintain its taste & nutrients.
How can I serve this patties?
- This delicious & creamy patties pairs best with shirataki noodles, rice of cauliflower, zucchini noodles, etc. It will become a satisfying low-carb meal.
What swaps do I have to make to have the non-dairy version of these patties?
- You need to skip the cheese or utilize the nutritional yeast. Swap heavy cream with the cream of coconut to have the delicious non-dairy version of this yummy yet satisfying dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: 1.5 cups
Calories: ~320 kcal
Carbs in total: Six grams
Fiber: 1.5 g
Net carbohydrates: 4.5 grams
Proteins: Twenty-five grams
Sugar: 2g
Fats: Twenty-two grams
Sodium: 580 mg
