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    Keto Biryani with Shrimp

    Aug 28, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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    This Keto Biryani with Shrimp is an Indian inspired low-carb recipe that will quickly become a household favorite!

    Keto Biryani in a cast iron skillet on a blue background

    This Keto Biryani with Shrimp is packed with veggies and tons of flavor!

    If you are an avid reader of CIK you may already know about our love of Indian food, (i.e., Keto Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Curry in a Hurry, Keto Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs, Keto Chicken Tikka Masala Soup, Keto Vegan Tofu Vindaloo, and Keto Halloumi Fries [Indian Style]). This recipe is arguably our Indian-inspired favorite! Let's chat more about how to make this Keto Biryani recipe!

    Ingredients in Keto Biryani

    While the ingredient list looks really long, we promise it's mostly pantry ingredients like spices and a few fresh ingredients that we bet you already have on hand. You'll need:

    Shrimp:

    • 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
    • 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon Garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

    Rice:

    • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
    • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 roma tomato, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 6 cups cauliflower rice

    Raita:

    • ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons minced cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon cumin

    Toppings:

    • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
    • ½ cup herbs (mint + cilantro)

    How to make Keto Biryani

    1. In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients for the shrimp. Mix well and marinate at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.  Make the raita by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate until ready to use.
    2. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet, add the shrimp and the marinade to the skillet and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
    3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet along with the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook 3 minutes until starting to soften. Add in the tomato and cauliflower rice, cook until the rice is softened about 7 minutes. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and cook a minute longer just to reheat.
    4. To serve, top with raita, sliced cucumber, and chopped herbs.

    Are shrimp healthy?

    Shrimp are packed full of vitamins and minerals, especially selenium, B-12, phosphorus, choline, copper, and iodine. Plus shrimp has many fantastic health benefits including; Anti-aging properties, cardiovascular health, bone health, brain health, and anti-cancer activity. Always be sure to purchase high-quality shrimp (as well as other seafood) and opt for wild-caught when possible. Shrimp is one of the most misrepresented kinds of seafood, so also check the country of origin and avoid imported shrimp.

    To read more about the nutritional benefits of shrimp and why you should be a little picky when picking out shrimp check out the links below:

    • The World's Healthiest Foods - Shrimp
    • Organic Facts - 8 Incredible Benefits of Shrimp
    Keto Biryani in skillet
    Keto Biryani in skillet

    Keto Biryani

    This Keto Biryani with Shrimp is a delicious low-carb Indian recipe that's packed full of flavor.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: skillet dinner
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 295kcal

    Ingredients

    Shrimp:

    • 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
    • 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon Garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

    “Rice”:

    • 4 tablespoons butter divided
    • ½ red onion thinly sliced
    • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 roma tomato chopped
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 6 cups cauliflower rice

    Raita:

    • ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons minced cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon cumin

    Toppings:

    • 1 cucumber thinly sliced into rounds
    • ½ cup herbs mint + cilantro

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients for the shrimp. Mix well and marinate at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.  Make the raita by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet, add the shrimp and the marinade to the skillet and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
    • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet along with the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook 3 minutes until starting to soften. Add in the tomato and cauliflower rice, cook until the rice is softened about 7 minutes. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and cook a minute longer just to reheat.
    • To serve, top with raita, sliced cucumber, and chopped herbs.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Biryani
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 295 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Cholesterol 246mg82%
    Sodium 1430mg62%
    Potassium 1009mg29%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 27g54%
    Vitamin A 691IU14%
    Vitamin C 126mg153%
    Calcium 237mg24%
    Iron 4mg22%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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