In the last few years, Atkins diet recipes have become one of the most sought after diet plans in America. Even though, the “no-carb” diet fad has taken on new heights and in some social circles, is a thing of the past. However, the Atkins diet recipes seemed to survive the “fad” and has become an “icon” in healthy eating.
As an avid seafood lover, I am a huge fan of seafood dinner diet recipes and Dr. Atkins’ Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook features a wealth of delicious diet recipes that are full of nutrition and are sure to please any crowd. My favorite recipes are the Shrimp Scampi and the Red Snapper with Tomato and Olives.
The Shrimp Scampi is a healthy twist to an old dinner favorite. This Atkins diet recipe calls for fresh garlic, lemon, white wine and is very tasty. The Red Snapper with Tomato and Olives Atkins diet recipe is a perfect combination of tomatoes, olives, onions and capers that will leave you wanting more after two helpings. This delightful Atkins recipe is ideal for those special dinner parties or if you just want to impress friends without the extras carbs and calories.
Atkins Diet Recipe: Shrimp Scampi
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Juice of ½ lemon
½. Add the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, wine, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are pink. Remove from heat. Place the shrimp on a serving plate and pour the sauce from the skillet over them. Serve immediately. Serves 2 and total carbohydrates are: 13.2 grams with 6.6 grams per serving.
The Shrimp Scampi Atkins diet recipe is reprinted from Dr. Atkins’ Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook by Robert C. Atkins, M.D., & Veronica Atkins.
Atkins Diet Recipe: Red Snapper with Tomato and Olives
1-tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5 Greek black olives, pitted and chopped
¾ cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers
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2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, garlic, and olives. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the onion is transparent. Add the tomatoes, capers, wine, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in another large skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Cook the snapper for 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Transfer the snapper to the tomatoes mixture in skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the snapper just flakes. Serve immediately. Serves 2 and total carbohydrates: 16.3 grams with 8.2 grams per serving.
The Red Snapper with Tomato and Olives Atkins diet recipes is reprinted from Dr. Atkins’s Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook by Robert C. Atkins, M.D., & Veronica Atkins.
