Keto Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal featuring shrimp, sausage, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini and garlic, cooking for another 3 minutes. Season with paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Push veggies to the side and add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir the sausage back into the skillet along with spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, stir, and remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For serving, this dish goes well on its own or over cauliflower rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can customize the vegetables and use different types of sausage if preferred.