Diabetic-Friendly Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp
✅ Why It’s Better for Blood Sugar
- No breadcrumbs
- No flour
- Lower saturated fat
- High protein
- Very low carb
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (heart-healthy fat)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan (not packaged)
- 2 tbsp almond flour (low-carb breadcrumb substitute)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (optional, adjust as needed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional: pinch red chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, mix:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Pour mixture evenly over shrimp.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and almond flour evenly on top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top (optional).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas (Diabetic-Friendly Sides)
- Steamed broccoli
- Sautéed spinach
- Cauliflower rice
- Fresh cucumber salad
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~260
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 3–4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: ~2–3g
