Peanut Thai Shrimp – Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

This Peanut Thai Shrimp is quick, easy, and flavorful. With sauteed vegetables and cauliflower rice, it is a better for you choice than a traditional Pad Thai. It will satisfy your takeout craving in no time.

Peanut Thai Shrimp – Low Carb, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, THM S, Keto

My husband surprised me with a bag of shrimp the other day.  Most wives would probably prefer chocolates or flowers but I was thrilled with a 2-pound bag of frozen shrimp.

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That meant we would not be eating leftovers again for dinner.  One of my favorite Thai dishes is Pad Thai.  This peanut Thai shrimp mimics the flavors of that classic without the heaviness of all those rice noodles.  It is a quick dinner and can be prepared in under thirty minutes.

You can also make a quick and easy Thai inspired stir fry with chicken and broccoli.

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Peanut Thai Shrimp

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

This Peanut Thai Shrimp is quick, easy, and flavorful. With sauteed vegetables and cauliflower rice, it is a better for you choice than a traditional Pad Thai. It will satisfy your takeout craving in no time.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Thai

Keyword: thai shrimp

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 275 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or 4 tbsp coconut aminos and omit water)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1/2 sweet pepper sliced
• 1 lb shrimp thawed
• 1/2 lb zucchini sliced (or other vegetable of your choice)
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced
• pinch crushed red pepper optional
• cilantro, peanuts, lime wedges to serve

Instructions

1. Make the sauce. Combine the first five ingredients in a rocket blender and blend until smooth.  Alternatively, you can whisk them together in a small bowl.
2. Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan.  Cook the onion for 2 min over medium heat until it starts to soften.  
3. Add the garlic and pepper. Cook until softened. 

4. Move the veggies to the edges of the pan and put the shrimp, zucchini, and mushrooms in the middle. Cook the shrimp until they curl up and turn pink all the way through. 

5. Stir in the sauce. If it is too thick you can add a few more ounces of water. If using the crushed red pepper now is the time to add it. If you like spicy food add as much as you want. Taste, as you go, until the sauce has the right heat level. 

6. Serve with chopped cilantro, peanuts, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Thai Shrimp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 285mg 95%

Sodium 1465mg 61%

Potassium 502mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 30g 60%

Vitamin A 11.6%

Vitamin C 43.9%

Calcium 18.9%

Iron 19.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.