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prep time
25 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
45 min
Low Carb Garlic Tofu Shirataki Noodles with Shrimp
You will love this Keto Garlic Shirataki Noodle dish paired with delicious sauteed shrimp! In this recipe, you will find the best way to prepare shirataki noodles for sauteing. The shrimp is marinated in sea salt and oyster sauce, and then they are sauteed in plenty of avocado oil and minced garlic for the ultimate flavor. Shirataki noodles are sauteed with plenty of garlic and butter as well and then seasoned with soy sauce. The flavors are simple and easy, but the flavor impact is huge! Double this recipe, and it would make a great dish for meal prepping.
What are shirataki noodles?
Shirataki noodles are made from a blend of tofu and konjac flour which is a plant native to eastern Asia. These noodles are about 97% water and 3% fiber making the caloric content very low. The noodles themselves do not carry many nutrients but can be an excellent carrier for healthy fats like avocado oil or butter. The fiber and water content of the noodles does help keep you full and helps to keep blood glucose levels stable as they have little to no carbohydrates.
What is the process for making garlic shirataki noodles?
To prepare shirataki noodles for sauteing, drain as much of the water as possible from the noodles. Shirataki noodles tend to be very wet, which can mean they do not saute well. First, the noodles are drained and then microwaved for three minutes. After that, they are drained again and microwaved for two minutes. They go for one final drain, and they are ready to be used in a stir fry.
What kind of shrimp should I use?
We opted for shell-on shrimp for this recipe since it helps to protect the shrimp during the stir-frying process and allows for great caramelization on the outside. Shrimp shells provide a great source of glucosamine. If shrimp shells aren’t for you, feel free to substitute them with ones already peeled and deveined.
Serving suggestions
Since this dish contains no vegetables, we recommend pairing it with a vegetable-heavy side dish like this Keto Bean Sprout Stir Fry:
https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe-detail/ug:67dc2aa7-23df-974e-86e9-3a1f47757da4/keto-bean-sprout-stir-fry
Net Carbs
7.6 g
Fiber
0.6 g
Total Carbs
8.2 g
Protein
9.7 g
Fats
9.7 g
148 cals
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Ingredients
Tofu Shirataki
16 oz
Garlic
10 clove
Raw White Large Shrimp Shell On
2 lb
Chinese oyster sauce
1.5 tbsp
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Butter
3 tbsp
Tamari sauce
1 tbsp
Lime juice, fresh
1 tbsp
Scallions
2 large
Recipe Steps
steps 10
45 min
Step 1
If using shell-on shrimp, take a paring knife and make a small cut at the opening of the shrimp shell on the opposite end of the tail. Find the vein and place it against the blade. Place your thumb on the knife holding the vein onto the knife, and pull it out. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. If using already peeled and deveined shrimp, you can skip this step.Step 2
Place the deveined shrimp in a bowl. Add in the oyster sauce and ½ tsp sea salt. Mix well with a spoon.Step 3
Drain the shirataki noodles well. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave them for three minutes. Drain them again. Place the noodles back in the bowl and microwave for another two minutes. Drain them again. Now they are ready to be stir-fried. Set them aside.Step 4
Mince all garlic and slice the scallion into small rounds. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in 1 ½ tbsp of butter.Step 5
Add in the shrimp and stir well. Do not disturb the shrimp for several minutes to allow good coloring to develop on the first side. You want them to develop a dark brown color.Step 6
Then toss the shrimp and cook until completely pink and cooked through. Drizzle the shrimp with soy sauce and fresh lime juice. Cook for 30 seconds or so, tossing continually to glaze the shrimp.Step 7
Add in half of the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, stirring well. Taste and adjust, adding more salt or lime juice as desired. Once the shrimp is cooked remove it to a plate.Step 8
In the same pan, add the remaining butter. Add in the remaining garlic and saute for 20-30 seconds. Add in the shirataki noodles and toss well. Stir fry the noodles until they are dry, about 2-3 minutes over medium heat.Step 9
Plate the noodles and sprinkle them with some of the scallions. The noodles should be served steaming hot! Cut some lime wedges for the plate.Step 10
Serve the noodles with the shrimp immediately and top with remaining scallions. Serve the dish with additional lime wedges. Squeeze the lime over the shrimp before serving.
Comments
Soonbeslim 3 years ago
WARNING.....WARNING.......OMG. THESE NOODLES ARE BANNED IN SOME COUNTRIES !!! me and my husband have awful pains and can't stay away from the toilet 2 hours after eating. I thought it odd as I have no pains so no bug. So thought I would google the noodles as they're a new food to us. And oh my ....banned in Australia. Someone has filed a law suit against them. They don't digest, give you the feeling of being full, bloat you and as good says " they act like a broom " and clean you right out. . It says not safe for consumption and the company knows this but sells them anyway. They stay in the stomach so make you feel full because they don't digest. Never again.
Tylerzolt a year ago
Sounds like you had bad fish, don't blame the noodles
SuperKetone799424 2 years ago
We eat them all the time. Also the rice. Never had any problem
Jormadog 3 years ago
The noodles are not banned anywhere. It is the mini jelly cups like the ones you buy in Japan that were banned due to being a choking hazard