Low Carb Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

closeup image of shrimp stir fry served on a white plate over cauliflower rice

Low Carb Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

This keto stir fry with shrimp is a quick and easy one-pan meal packed with juicy shrimp, crisp-tender veggies, and a bold, savory sauce made with garlic, ginger, and sesame. It’s low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy takeout-style dinner at home. Serve on its own or over cauliflower rice for a satisfying plant-forward flexitarian-friendly meal in under 30 minutes.

4.47 from 13 votes

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Seafood Recipes

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients

Stir Fry

▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 pound shrimp
▢ 8 cups fresh vegetables in bite-sized pieces/slices (see notes below)

Sauce

▢ 1 teaspoon ginger paste
▢ 2 teaspoons garlic
▢ ¼ cup coconut or liquid aminos tamari sauce, or soy
▢ 4 teaspoons sesame oil
▢ ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢ ½ teaspoon xantham gum or, 2 teaspoons cornstarch if not following keto

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together ginger paste, garlic, coconut aminos, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and xantham gum. Set aside
Heat oil in a skillet or wok until very hot (but not smoking), add shrimp and saute until pink. Remove shrimp from pan, cover with foil and keep warm.
Add broccoli and carrots. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Saute for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
Add cabbage and green onion. Saute for 2 minutes. Test veggies for doneness. If needed, continue sauteing until veggies are done to your likeness.
Add shrimp back to the pan and stir all together.
Pour sauce over veggies and shrimp and stir for 1 minute.

Kori's Tips

For the vegetables I used 2 cups broccoli, ½ cup carrots, 1 cup zucchini, 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), 2 cups mushrooms, 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage, and ½ cup green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16.8gFat: 13.1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 323mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 3g

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