Low Carb Shrimp with Lime and Cilantro

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5 from 2 votes

This tasty low carb shrimp dish is a super easy recipe with lime, cilantro, and jalapeños for extra pops of flavor!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 1

Calories: 313

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

1 tbs olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
10 oz raw shrimp peeled
2 green onions finely sliced
2 tbs butter
1 tbs lime juice
salt and pepper
2 tbs cilantro leaves to garnish
jalapeno slices and lime slices optional

Equipment

Le Creuset Signature Iron Skillet, 11-¾-Inch, Caribbean

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the garlic for a minute. Add the shrimp and green onions, and cook until the shrimp is opaque.
Add the butter and lime juice, and stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve with the cilantro and any other garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 388mgSodium: 1205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 1g

Notes

1g net carb per serving (half recipe)

Data does not include optional garnishes.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.