For those seeking flavorful, healthy, and low-carb meal options, keto shrimp bowls offer a versatile and satisfying solution. These bowls are easy to customize, quick to prepare, and perfect for meal prepping. By skipping high-carb wrappers and using innovative swaps like cauliflower rice, you can enjoy a variety of cuisines and flavors while staying within your ketogenic guidelines.
Keto Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl
This recipe provides the taste of a shrimp egg roll without the high-carb wrapper. It's a lighter alternative to beef-based versions and is quick to cook, making it ideal for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Low-carb soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Green onions and black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and saute until cooked through.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the onions and saute until softened.
- Mix in the coleslaw mix and matchstick carrots. Cover and cook until the coleslaw mix begins to soften.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, and pour the sauce over the ingredients. Stir to combine, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds before serving.
Meal Prep Tips
- Store the cooked meal in a freezer-safe food storage bag and keep it in the freezer for up to six months.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bowls
These bowls are fresh, flavorful, and take less than 30 minutes to prepare. The cilantro lime sauce adds a zesty touch that complements the shrimp and cauliflower rice perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or bacon grease or lard), divided
- 1 head of cauliflower, riced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Coleslaw mix
- Avocado slices
- Optional: lime wedges, jalapeño
- Sauce: mayo and hot sauce
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp if you didn’t buy it that way and pat dry. Chop cilantro and zest and juice lime. Set aside and make sauce. Place sauce in the fridge until you serve.
- Rice cauliflower in a food processor or with a hand grater if you didn’t buy it pre-riced.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil (or bacon grease or lard). Place cauliflower rice in skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Turn down to low and season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp avocado oil. Add shrimp to pan and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
- Turn off heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil, chopped cilantro, lime zest and juice and generous pinches of sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat shrimp.
- Put your bowls together, start with a bed of cauliflower rice, add some coleslaw mix, shrimp, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, optional lime wedges and jalapeño. Drizzle sauce over everything and enjoy!
Keto Shrimp Poke Bowl
This recipe offers a quick and healthy meal reminiscent of sushi bowls, but with a low-carb twist. Using cauliflower rice as a base, it’s packed with flavor and customizable with various toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bag cauliflower rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Aioli: mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar
- Optional toppings: edamame, pineapple, cilantro, lime
Instructions
- Cut cucumber into small slices and place in a bowl. Cover cucumbers with rice vinegar and set aside to "pickle" while cooking.
- Cook cauliflower rice according to instructions, drizzle with ½ tablespoon sesame oil, salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 table spoon sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and cook shrimp for 3 minutes on each side.
- Make aioli in a small bowl by whisking together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Cut up your shrimp and toss in aioli or use as a drizzle over the whole bowl.
- Build your bowl with cauliflower rice, cucumber, shrimp, and sauce. Add optional toppings such as edamame, pineapple, cilantro, lime, etc!
Tips
- For a non-cauliflower rice option, consider using shirataki rice or cabbage as a base.
- Store leftovers without the sriracha sauce and add that when you are ready to serve.
Chili Lime Shrimp Fajita Bowls
These bowls bring the flavors of fajitas to a low-carb format, using cauliflower rice, bell peppers, and a zesty chili lime seasoning. They are perfect for a healthy and customizable meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2-3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon ghee (OR butter for non-paleo/whole 30)
- To serve: cauliflower rice, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices or guacamole
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and lime. Set aside.
- Slice the onions and peppers.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and cook peppers and onions 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly, or until they're crisp-tender. Transfer to plate. Wipe down the pan as necessary.
- Heat butter and remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate, and continue cooking remaining shrimp, adding more oil and /or butter as necessary.
- When all the shrimp is cooked add everything back to the pan and toss very gently until heated through. Add a splash of lime and adjust seasonings.
- Serve over cooked cauliflower rice with cilantro, lime wedges and avocado, if desired.
Cauliflower Rice Tips
- Process cauliflower in batches until the pieces are fairly uniform and in rice-sized pieces.
- Preheat your skillet on high and saute the cauliflower in some oil. Spread it out in a fairly thin layer across the pan to reduce moisture.
Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl
These bowls offer a deconstructed sushi experience without the complicated rolling, making it a quick and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bag cauliflower rice
- Spicy mayo (mayo and sriracha)
- Edamame
- Seaweed
- Rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower rice according to instructions and season with rice vinegar.
- Cook shrimp to your preference.
- Assemble the bowl with cauliflower rice, shrimp, edamame, seaweed, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
Low Carb Sushi Bowl Ideas
- Low carb poke bowl: Swap out the shrimp for tuna or salmon. Toss the fish in two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of sesame oil, one tablespoon of rice vinegar, and Sriracha to taste. If you like a sweeter poke, you may want to add some sugar-free sweetener to the poke sauce.
- Spicy tuna sushi bowl: Use raw or cooked tuna in place of the shrimp.
- Budget spicy tuna bowl: Instead of using sushi grade tuna, which can be expensive, use canned tuna. Toss it with the spicy mayo and it's delicious.
- Salmon sushi bowl: Use either fresh cooked or raw salmon in place of the shrimp. You can also use canned salmon for a more budget-friendly option.
- Salmon and cream cheese keto sushi bowl: If you love a cream cheese sushi roll, then this is for you. Make the spicy mayo recipe below but use cream cheese instead of mayo. You can use Sriracha or leave it out for a non-spicy version. If the cream cheese is too thick, thin it out with a little mayo.
- Chicken sushi bowl: If you don't like seafood, this actually works great with cooked chicken as well. It's like a spicy Asia chicken salad.
Shrimp Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
These bowls are designed for easy meal prepping, allowing you to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Fajita seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika)
- Olive oil
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Onions, sliced
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Make the fajita seasoning by mixing all the ingredients from the fajita seasoning recipe in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the shrimp and half of the fajita seasoning. Mix well and set aside for about 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil (if necessary) and add onions, bell peppers and the rest of the fajita seasoning. Stir fry for 5-10 minutes on high heat. The time will depend on how tender you prefer your veggies to be.
- Place an even amount of shrimp fajita, the veggies and cauliflower rice into 4 or 5 (depends on the size of your container) different glass containers. Cover with the lid and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1.5 or 2 minutes. The time will depend on the power of your microwave.
Healthy Shrimp Bowl
This recipe is quick, easy, and customizable, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It emphasizes fresh ingredients and simple preparation.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry jasmine or sushi rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Oil and seasonings to taste
- Carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
- Cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- Spicy mayo (or kewpie mayo)
Instructions
- Cook 1/4 cup dry jasmine or sushi rice as per the package instructions in a rice cooker or on the stove.
- Defrost the shrimp as per the package instructions. Add the oil to the shrimp and seasonings to taste and then mix it well.
- Add in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until the shrimp curls up and changes color.
- Thinly slice, or julienne, a carrot and cucumber, and set aside.
- Assemble the bowl by first adding the cooked rice, then some cucumber and carrot slices, and then top with the saucy shrimp.
Tips
- Feel free to use whatever protein, veggies, and sauces you love, or offer a couple of easy options.
- You can also play with the veggies in this recipe: thinly sliced red onion or 🫑 peppers, sauteed mushrooms or zucchini, or even edamame would be nice too.
General Tips for Keto Shrimp Bowls
- Shrimp Cooking: Shrimp cooks quickly, so watch it carefully. It's done when it turns pink and forms a C shape.
- Cauliflower Rice: To avoid mushy cauliflower rice, cook it in a hot skillet and spread it in a thin layer to reduce moisture.
- Customization: These recipes are highly customizable. Feel free to swap out vegetables, sauces, and toppings to suit your preferences.
- Meal Prep: Most of these bowls can be prepped ahead of time. Store the components separately and assemble just before serving.
- Low-Carb Swaps: Utilize cauliflower rice, shirataki noodles, or cabbage as low-carb alternatives to traditional rice or noodles.
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