Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry

Keto Creamy Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry is an appealing and delightful dish. This dish is made with a blend of shrimp and colorful bell peppers along with the creamy sauce, which is prepared with the parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and cream cheese. We can easily have this stir-fry with cauliflower rice or zoodles for a filling dinner. We would effortlessly add the components of choice in this Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry, like cheese, meat, or vegetables, as we like. This dish is very flavorful and tasty, so no one has to sacrifice taste in the keto diet.

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STATS:

• Serving size: 1¼ cup
• Cook time: Fifteen mints.
• Calories: 360 kcal
• Cuisine: American / Fusion
• Total time: Twenty-five mints.
• Course: Dinner
• Prep time: Ten mints.
• Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Large skillet
• Spatula
• Knife
• Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. large shrimp
• One yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• Salt and pepper
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• One red bell pepper
• 2 oz. cream cheese
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• Half green bell pepper
• Fresh parsley or basil
• Optional: red pepper flakes
• Three garlic pieces

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

SHRIMP:

• We would utilize the large fresh shrimp or frozen as well for best texture and it cooks quickly as well.

BELL PEPPER:

• We incorporate the combination of different colors of bell peppers like red, yellow, and green bell peppers for the vibrant color and taste.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is added in dish to smooth the sauce and it also make the rich sauce.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is incorporated in the sauce to make it rich and creamy base of sauce.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• It is incorporated to provide the savory and nutty flavor and it also melts nicely.

BUTTER & OIL:

• We incorporated the blend of oil & butter and prevent the things from sticking and also enriches the taste.

GARLIC:

• Garlic is incorporated in dish to provide the strong and aromatic taste in the stir-fry.

SPICES:

• We incorporate the onion seasoning and paprika to include the smoky and flavor taste in the dish.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Liquefy the butter & include oil in large pan on the moderate setting.
2. We would include the shrimp in pan and sprinkle the onion seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper and cook
3. the shrimp for two to three minutes than we can place the shrimp in plate.
4. Then we can include the bell peppers & garlic in same pan.
5. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until crisp but not soft.
6. We can set the flame on slow setting and stir the heavy cream & cream cheese.
7. Cook till the sauce gets smooth and bubbly.
8. Then we can add the parmesan cheese and cook the sauce to get the thick consistency.
9. We can put shrimp in pan and toss the sauce to coat the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Then we can add some basil and parsley and serve hot.

SERVING IDEAS:

• Serve this stir-fry dish with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
• Sautéed spinach or kale pairs well with this stir-fry.
• Add some Shirataki noodles in this dish.
• Serve this dish with vinaigrette and a crisp green salad.
• We can serve this stir-fry in lettuce wrappers.
• Place the slices of avocados on stir-fry for the additional healthy fats.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to overcook the shrimp as it becomes rubbery.
• You would make the even slices of bell peppers so that it gets cook properly.
• We would squeeze some lemon juice to make the stir-fry tangy and delicious.
• We would utilize the non-stick pan for ease cleaning.
• You would also utilize the cayenne pepper to make the spicy dish.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place the dish in the close box and store the stir-fry for 3 days.

FREEZER:

• We don’t have to store this stir-fry otherwise the cream cheese and cream will get split.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this stir-fry with the frozen spinach?

• We can prepare the stir-fry with the frozen shrimp but we have to properly drain the water from it.

Is this stir-fry spicy?

• This stir-fry is not spicy but we can add some pepper flakes to prepare it spicy.

Can we prepare the dairy-free stir-fry?

• We can prepare the dairy-free stir-fry and include non-dairy cream cheese and cheese for this purpose.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 360 kcal
Total carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1.5g
Net carbs: 4.5g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 25g
Sodium: 700mg
Potassium: 410mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 2.2mg
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Serving size: 1¼ cup