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Keto Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique

A flavorful and spicy Portuguese shrimp dish made keto-friendly with coconut milk and served with zucchini noodles.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-free
320 cal|28g protein|12g carbs|18g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 2 medium Zucchini
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 small Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp Piri-Piri sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper and cook for another minute.
  2. 2Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. 3Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and piri-piri sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until noodles are slightly softened.
  5. 5Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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