Description
Easy Keto Pesto Shrimp Skewers. Low carb and gluten free, you can substitute chicken or firm white fish for the shrimp if desired.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo shrimp
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick half moons
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Thread 3 shrimp and assorted veggies on 4 skewers.
- Place on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake  for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Remove and brush the skewers on both sides with basil pesto.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Be sure to use jumbo shrimp for this recipe. Â If you use smaller shrimp, the veggies won’t cook through before the shrimp are hard and dry.
Approximate net carbs per serving = 5g.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: keto dinner recipes
- Method: sheet pan meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 284
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
