Keto Vietnamese Shrimp and Zucchini

21 ratings

The combo of shrimp and zucchini is so refreshing and perfect for the summertime when zucchini is in season. This meal comes together quite simply as long as you defrost shrimp ahead of time which can be done in 15 minutes by running cool water on a bowl of frozen shrimp. Then of course the zucchini is easy to chop. Everything is stir-fried together and is great served with cauliflower rice. Be sure to use a fish sauce that has no sugar added.

Net Carbs

2.6 g
Fiber

1.1 g
Total Carbs

3.8 g
Protein

20.9 g
Fats

2.8 g

120 cals

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Zucchini

1-½ pound
Shrimp, Cooked From Fresh

1 pound
Garlic

1 clove
Avocado Oil

1 tablespoon
100% Pure First Press Extra Virgin Fish Sauce by Red Boat

2 tbsp
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

1 tsp

Step 1

If using frozen shrimp, place them in a large bowl and run cool water over them until they are thawed, this should take about 15 minutes. In the meantime, cut the zucchini in half the long way and then cut each half into half moon slices about ½” thick.
Step 2

In a large and heavy bottomed pot, heat the pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil and heat until shimmering, about a few seconds. Add the garlic and then the zucchini. Cook the zucchini until halfway cooked about 7-9 minutes. Be sure to stir zucchini around as it is cooking so it will cook evenly and add half of the salt. Once zucchini is halfway cooked then add the fish sauce.
Step 3

Add the shrimp and the rest of the salt and fish sauce and cook until cooked through and pink about 5-7 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
Step 4

Taste and add more fish sauce or salt as you desire.

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Comments 25

AMiller 4 months ago

Recipe is easy and tasty. I too cut the fish sauce and used Tamari. Added a little chili paste and ginger for kick and doubled the zucchini since it seamed to really Cook down.

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StellarRadish268904 a year ago

This was so tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely add this to my recipes that I plan on using again.

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Feenyx_ 2 years ago

💗✨🤤🤤🤤

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MirthfulKetone628351 3 years ago

Loved this and my daughter did as well. Didn’t have fish sauce so used low sodium soy sauce and it turned out great.

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LaMosquita 4 years ago

One of my favorites so far. I substituted zucchini noodles and I’m so glad I did (measured to equal g). I also made a few other adjustments: I opted for one part Tamari and one part red boat fish sauce rather than 2 TBS of fish sauce. I also added fresh ginger to the pan and tossed in a generous amount of cilantro in the last few minutes. If I had any scallions I would have thrown those in as well. This was a banger and I will definitely be making it again.

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Aowens2575 4 years ago

Was worried about the fish sauce added a little soy sauce. Omg this is delicious!!!!!

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Lmb2020 4 years ago

Soooooo good, besides the fish sauce, I added tamari, black pepper and red pepper flakes

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Kelly 4 years ago

I made this and instead of fish sauce I added basil pesto. Soo good.

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- Wendigirl 4 years ago
  
  I don’t have fish sauce , so I’ll be using pesto too !
  
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- Bren 4 years ago
  
  Nice substitute, I’m trying this one! I can’t stand fish sauce, thanks for the suggestion!
  
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Bomboolia 4 years ago

Another top banana recipe from Carb Manager. I want sure about this. I just needed a meal that would bump up my proteins and use up my glut of courgettes. The result Amazing! This will now be a regular feature to my Keto diet. I love it just as it is, but if you like to add other flavours and spices go do it. It’s easy, quick and delicious. What’s not to love. 🍤

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Anonymous 5 years ago

I added ginger as well as fish sauce served with some “rice”.

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Anonymous 5 years ago

I made this today and it came out so delicious I added soy sauce and rice vinegar! And pepper flakes ❤️

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Anonymous 5 years ago

I made this today and it came out so delicious I added soy sauce and rice vinegar! And pepper flakes ❤️

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Kim 5 years ago

We were pleasantly surprised with how delicious this dish was. Will definitely make this again!!!!

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Dcosman 5 years ago

I changed the fish sauce for 1 tbsp Tarami sauce and 2 tbsp butter Delicious!!!!!

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Anonymous 5 years ago

Good! I added some ginger and red pepper flakes... like spice!

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Kiki 6 years ago

This is definitely a keeper!! Thank you!!

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Sandy 6 years ago

I enjoyed this tonight for dinner. Very easy and delicious.

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Begeee 6 years ago

Is there an alternative ingredient to use for the fish sauce? It’s not sold in groceries near me

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- Bomboolia 4 years ago
  
  Order it online. Try Red Boat, it’s a little pricey but superior in flavour
  
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- recipewriter 6 years ago
  
  Yes soy sauce or tamari would be great instead.
  
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darnellstokes4157 6 years ago

How much is considered at servng?

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- britattitude6b08 6 years ago
  
  It says 7oz below
  
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- recipewriter 6 years ago
  
  About 9 oz :)
  
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