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Keto Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta

This Keto Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta Recipe is a 1 skillet low carb pasta dinner that is ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 529
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound wild caught shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons grass fed butter or ghee for dairy free, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream use original flavor nutpods or coconut milk for dairy free
  • 9- ounce package hearts of palm pasta drained
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • kosher salt + black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pinenuts for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan for garnish (leave off if dairy free)

Instructions

  • Preheat your cast iron skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the ghee, and lay the shrimp in an even layer. Cook until the first side turns pink, 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side 30-60 seconds. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate.
  • To the same cast iron skillet, add the last 1 tablespoon ghee. Add the bell pepper and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the garlic, and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add in the pesto and nutpods. Stir for 30 seconds to warm, then add in the hearts of palm pasta, cooked shrimp + spinach. Toss and cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
  • Serve warm, topped with pinenuts and grated parmesan.
  • Tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes below!

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Notes

Dairy Free: My homemade pesto is dairy free! Be sure to use nutpods or coconut milk if dairy free, and leave off the parmesan.
Pasta: My favorite keto friendly pasta swap out is this hearts of palm pasta (code TASTESLOVELY for 15% off). I specifically like this one because it doesn't have citric acid, so no briney taste. You could also use zucchini noodles, but I find them to release too much water and get soggy for pasta. Hearts of palm pasta releases no water!

Nutrition

Calories: 529 | Total Carbs: 12.5g | Protein: 30.3g | Fat: 41.1g | Fiber: 4.7g | Net Carbs: 8g