While fish and lobster might be intimidating, and some people don’t prefer cooking salmon recipes at home, shrimp is so simple to prepare.
How to Cook Shrimp:
First, you don’t have to worry about buying it fresh and cooking it the same day. Frozen shrimp is always great to have on hand for any time you need a quick dinner. And when you get it on sale, it can actually be an economical option compared to other seafood.Second, it cooks fast. Whether you are sautéing shrimp in a skillet, roasting it in the oven, tossing it on the grill, or any of the other ways you can cook shrimp, it literally takes just a few minutes.Third, it can take on any flavor profile, from Mexican shrimp tacos to Asian shrimp stir-fries, to American shrimp recipes with flavors like barbecue or Old Bay. That means there is a shrimp dish for everyone.Fourth, it’s healthy. It’s high in protein, low in fat and calories and a good source of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. As long as you avoid breading and frying or heavy cream sauces, it’s definitely a light option as long as you pair it with the right side dish, which brings us to…Finally, you can pair it with anything. Many of the recipes in the collection are just about the shrimp, meaning you get to choose your side dishes. And even the ones that call for a specific side dish can be swapped with whatever fits your diet and lifestyle.
Speaking of side dishes…
What Sides Dishes Pair Well With Shrimp?
Many shrimp recipes are delicious over low-carb pasta since a lot of them are finished by making a sauce.Gluten-free or just looking for whole grains? Skip the noodles for brown rice or quinoa. Keep your grains plain and simple, or switch it up by making garlic herb rice or cheesy quinoa.There are many low-carb or keto shrimp recipes that you can serve over plain or buttery cauliflower rice or zoodles.For more of a comforting twist, try some mashed potatoes, or cut the carbs my making mashed cauliflower.And don’t forget the veggies. Roasted vegetables, a salad with your favorite homemade salad dressing, or even just a bag of frozen veggies tossed in the microwave will do the trick.
Best Low-Carb Shrimp Recipes
Click the “Launch Gallery” button to see all of these easy shrimp dinner recipes that are low in carbs and calories, like Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Pomodoro, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp and Zucchini, Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls and more! And be sure to PIN these recipes to make for yourself and your family all summer long. If you plan on cooking more than just shrimp this week, try these easy dinner recipes:
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