Creamy Keto Cajun Shrimp with Palmini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Keto Cajun Shrimp with Palmini
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing seasoned shrimp in a mixture of olive oil and butter, allowing the Cajun spices to form a flavorful crust. The shrimp turn pink and tender during a short cook time. The sauce is prepared in the same pan by melting butter and gently cooking garlic to avoid burning. Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley are stirred in with additional Cajun seasoning and salt, thickening into a creamy, flavorful sauce.
Palmini linguine is added to the sauce along with the cooked shrimp to warm through and meld flavors. The final dish combines the spicy seasoning with creamy texture and the mild, neutral taste and slightly firm bite of the Palmini noodles.
This meal suits a keto or low-carb diet without sacrificing a creamy seafood pasta experience. It can be garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley or additional Cajun seasoning for more heat and flavor.
Palmini can be substituted with zucchini noodles, shirataki, or spaghetti squash with adjusted nutrition values accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled/deveined/tails off, jumbo
- 2- 14 ounce palmini linguine hearts of palm, canned
- 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning mix divided
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add in the oil and half the butter. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the cajun seasoning over the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes. Then flip the shrimp over and sprinkle with another teaspoon cajun seasoning. Cook 2-3 more minutes, or until the shrimp have turned pink, then set aside.
- Add in the rest of the butter to the skillet and once melted, sauté the garlic for about 20 seconds. Careful not to burn it! Stir in the remaining butter, cajun seasoning, salt, heavy cream, parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add the Palmini and the shrimp back in and cook for another minute or until everything is heated through.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese and some fresh parsley over the top. Optional: If you like a little extra heat and flavor, you can also serve with a sprinkling of the cajun seasoning on top.
Notes
- Palmini linguine is a low-carb alternative made from hearts of palm.
- If Palmini is unavailable, zucchini noodles, shirataki, or spaghetti squash can be used instead.
- Use care not to burn garlic when sautéing to preserve flavor.
- Nutrition counts differ if using substitutions for the Palmini noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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