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CarnivoreViet-Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
An explosive fusion dish inspired by hidden-gem Gulf Coast boil joints. Plump shell-on shrimp are quickly seared and tossed in a thick, emulsified puddle of warm garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, and cajun spice.
4g
net carbs
42g
protein
70g
fat
820
kcal
The keto read
4g net carbs per serving
An explosive fusion dish inspired by hidden-gem Gulf Coast boil joints. Plump shell-on shrimp are quickly seared and tossed in a thick, emulsified puddle of warm garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, and cajun spice.
Ingredients
2 servings
Shrimp
Large Shrimp (shell-on)600 g
Garlic Butter Sauce
Unsalted Butter150 g
Garlic Cloves (finely minced)6 pieces
Lemongrass (finely minced)1 tbsp
Fish Sauce1 tbsp
Sugar-Free Cajun Seasoning1.5 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Garnish
Green Onion10 g
Method
Shrimp
1
Pat the shell-on shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning to lightly coat the shells.
Garlic Butter Sauce
2
In a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and lemongrass, cooking gently for 3 minutes so they soften and perfume the fat without browning. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, fish sauce, and lemon juice until the mixture forms a cohesive, glossy, red-hued butter sauce.
Sear and Plate
3
Turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the shrimp directly into the bubbling garlic butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, stirring frequently, until the shells are pink and slightly charred and the shrimp is cooked through. Pour the entire skillet—shrimp, solids, and pool of butter—into a wide serving bowl. Scatter sliced green onions over the top and serve immediately with plenty of napkins.
The keto read
Why this lands at 4g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 42g protein and 70g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Viet-Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp keto?▾
Viet-Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Viet-Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp?▾
820 calories, 42g protein, 70g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.
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