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Keto-Friendly Creamy Pesto Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice and Peas

Embark on a culinary adventure with this symphony of flavors in our Keto-Friendly Creamy Pesto Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice and Peas. This low-carb yet delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with succulent shrimp, a velvety pesto sauce, and tender veggies, all harmoniously combined to create a feast fit for royalty.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the pesto sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
  6. In a separate skillet, heat a little olive oil and cook the cauliflower rice until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add the frozen peas to the cauliflower rice and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve the creamy pesto shrimp scampi over the cauliflower rice and peas. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.

Tip: For a more flavorful dish, use homemade pesto sauce. You can find a simple recipe online or in a cookbook.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 20 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 10 grams
  • Protein: 30 grams

This recipe is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy shrimp scampi while staying on track with your keto diet. The creamy pesto sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cauliflower rice and peas add a healthy dose of fiber and nutrients.

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