Shrimp and Caramelized Shallot Pasta (Low Carb)

shrimp with lemons parsley and parmesan with a spicy chili oil pasta

5 from 3 votes

Shrimp and Caramelized Shallot Pasta (Low Carb)

This Low Carb Shrimp and Caramelized Shallot Pasta is perfect if you're looking for an easy seafood pasta that's low in carbs but high in flavor. A rich tomato and Calabrian chili oil sauce with lemon, parmesan cheese and shrimp served with low carb noodles.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Briana

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
5 large shallots, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1.5 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon Calabrian chili pepper paste, or to taste (could sub for 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
1 whole lemon, juice and zest
3 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup parsley, fresh chopped (optional)
1 lb jumbo raw shrimp
3 oz parmesan cheese
low carb noodles or noodle replacement of choice
Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemons, chili oil, salt and pepper for garnish (to taste)

Instructions

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and then the shallots and garlic to cook in the oil. Season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally until the shallots are golden brown and caramelized. This will take 15 to 20 minutes.
Add in your Calabrian chili paste, lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste and season with more salt and pepper, scorching until the tomato paste has started to turn from a red to a deeper red color, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth and parsley, then add in the shrimp, once again stirring constantly. The shrimp will have started to cook as soon as they hit the hot liquid, and when they are pink, they are cooked completely. This should only take 3-5 minutes.
Cook pasta of choice according to the package, then add low carb pasta to the skillet along with your parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Garnish with more cheese, parsley, slices of lemon, olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper, and Calabrian chili paste if desired.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately to avoid reheating the shrimp. Low carb noodles are not included in the nutrition facts because they vary widely from brand to brand.

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