Low Carb Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry
Transform your dinner routine with the vibrant flavors of this Low Carb Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry! Perfect for busy weeknights, this protein-packed dish combines succulent shrimp, crisp bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli, all stir-fried to perfection in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. With just 25 minutes of total prep and cook time, this wholesome meal is as fast as it is satisfying. Topped with a touch of red pepper flakes and fresh green onions, it delivers a delightful balance of spice and freshness. Not only is this recipe ideal for low-carb diets, but it’s also a colorful, nutrient-rich option that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or zoodles for a healthy twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they start to turn pink.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables.
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and sprinkle the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the top. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp and vegetables in the sauce.
Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is well coated and heated through.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low carb shrimp stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2894 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.5 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2052 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
