Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil

Name: Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Avocado Oil; Annatto Seed; Butter; Garlic; Soy Sauce; Lime Juice, Fresh; Shrimp Raw; Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton; Scallions

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Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil dish

Prepare Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

This Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil is another Keto Pinoy recipe you know and love made into a low carb version. Sweet, succulent shrimp are sauteed with butter and minced garlic and then simmered in a soy and lime juice sauce. The final dish is drizzled with achiote oil made from simmering annatto seeds in oil. The bright red color is stunning and so flavorful! The final dish is topped with sliced scallions! A quick, easy weeknight meal that is sure to please. ### What is achiote oil? Achiote oil is made by heating oil in a pan and adding annatto seeds to it. Once the seeds are added, you will see the bright red color immediately in the oil. The whole process is quick - it takes about 30 seconds in total. Then the oil mixture is strained to remove the annatto seeds and set aside to await the drizzle over the final dish. ### Why does this dish call for lime juice? In traditional Pinoy recipes, calamansi juice is used instead of lime juice. However, lime juice is a close substitute for calamansi and is more common to find in supermarkets. If you can find calamansi juice at your local Asian market, substitute the lime juice 1:1 with calamansi juice. ### Why is the sauce reduced at the end? If you are using fresh shrimp, you will most likely need to skip this step. However, frozen shrimp tends to release a lot of water. So once the shrimp are cooked, they should be removed to a bowl, and the residual liquid left behind (with the soy, lime, and garlic) should be reduced down by half and then poured over the cooked shrimp. This will help minimize any flavor loss and add a nice glaze to the final dish. ### Serving suggestions You can serve Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil with other Keto Pinoy recipes like Keto Filipino Style Spaghetti https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/keto-filipino-style-spaghetti.

How to make Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil

In a small saute pan, add the avocado oil and heat until hot. Add the annatto seeds and bring the heat down to low and allow the color to come out of the seeds. This process will take under one minute. Once the oil is a bright red, pour the oil into a strainer that is set over a small bowl. Discard the seeds and set the achiote oil aside.
Heat a medium sized non stick pan over medium high heat, add the butter and allow it to melt, swirling the pan to distribute the fat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Next, add the soy sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice. Immediately add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes. Taste and season them with ¼ tsp kosher salt if you would like to.
Frozen shrimp will release a lot of water, so use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp to a bowl. Then allow the residual liquid in the pan to reduce by about half and thicken. Pour the thickened sauce over the shrimp and give it a stir to combine.
Pour the reserved achiote oil over the top and add the sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

Ingredients of Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Avocado Oil	4 tablespoon
2. Annatto Seed	2 tablespoon
3. Butter	2 tablespoon
4. Garlic	6 clove
5. Soy Sauce	1-½ tablespoon
6. Lime Juice, Fresh	1 tablespoon
7. Shrimp Raw	1 pound
8. Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton	¼ tsp
9. Scallions	2 medium - 4 1/8" long

Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil nutrients

caloriesKCal: 275.539 caloriesKJ: 1108.921 totalCarbs: 5.189 diabetesCarbsADA: 5.189 netCarbs: 3.315 diabetesCarbs: 3.325 fiber: 1.853 starch: 1.373 sugar: 0.372 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.021 protein: 16.419 fat: 20.598 transFat: 0.233 monousatFat: 11.317 polyunsatFat: 2.421 omega3Fat: 0.142 omega6Fat: 1.944 saturatedFat: 5.527 cholesterol: 158.133 vitaminA: 113.619 vitaminC: 3.948 vitaminD: 0.075 vitaminE: 3.424 vitaminK: 28.911 vitaminB1: 0.04 vitaminB2: 0.041 vitaminB3: 2.227 vitaminB5: 0.063 vitaminB6: 0.253 vitaminB12: 1.271 potassium: 199.012 magnesium: 32.439 calcium: 78.984 iron: 0.517 zinc: 1.243 copper: 0.229 phosphorus: 298.505 sodium: 1137.78 selenium: 34.354 folate: 27.908 choline: 4.118 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0.027 manganese: 0.148 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.019 phyticAcid: 17.578 xylitol: 0.001 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.008 inositol: 0.004 mannitol: 0.007

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Author David Brown

Keto Filipino Shrimp with Achiote Oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any side effects of the keto diet?

What should I do if I experience keto flu?

Can I have dairy-free keto options?

Can I drink milk on a keto diet?

Can I eat dark chocolate every day on a keto diet?

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