Lunch · 3g net carbs · 36g protein

Diabetic Friendly Garlic Butter Shrimp, only 3g carbs.

Diabetic Friendly Garlic Butter Shrimp, only 3g carbs, 36g protein, 280 kcal. Serves 4 in 20 minutes

Diabetic Friendly Garlic Butter Shrimp, only 3g carbs. — LevelTrack recipe card

Ingredients

  • 600g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, juiced + zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 40g parmesan, grated
  • 60ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. Pat shrimp dry; season with salt & pepper
  2. Heat oil + butter over medium-high; add garlic & flakes, cook 30 sec
  3. Add shrimp; cook 2 min per side until pink, then remove
  4. Pour broth & lemon juice; simmer 1 min until slightly thickened
  5. Stir in spinach & parsley until spinach is wilted
  6. Return shrimp; coat in butter sauce; serve warm with lemon wedges

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