Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp
25 min.
8
186kcal

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If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and gluten-free meal that captures the essence of Southern cuisine, look no further than this Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp. This dish celebrates the natural sweetness of shrimp, combined with a savory medley of onions, garlic, and scallions. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or a cozy dinner. Each serving boasts only 186 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You’ll want to start by sautéing fresh ingredients in rich, unsalted butter, creating a fragrant base that elevates the shrimp to new culinary heights. As the shrimp cook to a tender perfection, your kitchen will fill with enticing aromas that evoke the heartwarming charm of the Lowcountry.

This dish is incredibly versatile, too. Whether you serve it over a fluffy bed of rice or a fresh salad, it offers a delightful balance of protein and healthy fats, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to impress friends and family at your next gathering without spending hours in the kitchen. Dive into this shrimp sensation and let the flavors transport you to the sunny shores of the South!

Ingredients

  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • medium onions finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup scallion thinly sliced
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • 0.8 stick butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foaming, then cook onions with scallion, garlic, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer gently, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes (shrimp should be saucy; add more water if necessary). Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories186kcal
Protein49.3%
Fat43.77%
Carbs6.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.13
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.9573913838552%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.46kcal
9.32%
Fat:9.21g
14.18%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.82%
Carbohydrates:3.28g
1.09%
Net Carbohydrates:2.64g
0.96%
Sugar:1.33g
1.47%
Cholesterol:205.35mg
68.45%
Sodium:429.76mg
18.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.35g
46.7%
Phosphorus:256.65mg
25.66%
Copper:0.47mg
23.29%
Vitamin K:13.8µg
13.14%
Magnesium:44.24mg
11.06%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.74%
Potassium:362.38mg
10.35%
Calcium:87.92mg
8.79%
Vitamin A:327.67IU
6.55%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.83%
Iron:0.76mg
4.21%
Vitamin C:3.44mg
4.17%
Fiber:0.65g
2.58%
Folate:9.57µg
2.39%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.32%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious