Keto-Friendly Creamy Pesto Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles and Peas

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make keto-friendly meal? Look no further than this creamy pesto shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles and peas. This dish is packed with flavor and can be ready in just 30 minutes! The best part? It’s low in carbs and high in healthy fats, making it perfect for those following a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup zucchini noodles
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until softened.

3. Stir in the pesto, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

4. Add the zucchini noodles and peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are tender.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

• To make your own pesto sauce, simply combine 1 cup of basil leaves, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of pine nuts, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 cloves of garlic in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• If you don’t have zucchini noodles, you can use spiralized cucumber or spaghetti squash instead.
• You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or asparagus.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 300

Total Fat: 20g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Cholesterol: 150mg

Sodium: 500mg

Total Carbohydrates: 10g

Dietary Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 3g

Protein: 25g

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