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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Shrimp: A Rich, Easy Dinner Delight

This creamy garlic shrimp dish combines succulent shrimp and coconut milk for a delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined with tails on
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee olive oil works as a dairy-free substitute
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bone broth (chicken) vegetable broth is a non-meat alternative
  • 1 can canned coconut milk can be replaced with half & half or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil julienned
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast can be omitted
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or fresh herbs
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter or ghee over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimps, cooking for approximately 2 minutes on each side until opaque.
  3. Increase heat and sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Pour in bone broth, scrape browned bits, and simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add coconut milk and nutritional yeast, stirring to combine; simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Serve over cauliflower rice or pasta, garnishing with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, dry shrimp well before cooking and be careful not to burn the garlic.

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