Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Laura Lynch

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Keto Shrimp Scampi is light and delicious, with plenty of protein from the shrimp and healthy fats from the olive oil and butter. It’s the perfect dish for a keto diet, to keep your meal carb-free and tasty.

The shrimp, especially if you use jumbo shrimp, pair so well with the garlicy sauce and with a spritz of lemon juice, it’s brightened just the right amount. Serve it with cauliflower rice or just on its own, for a super decadent low-carb meal.

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this recipe is as convenient to make as it is tasty. Since there are no carbs in shrimp, it’s always a great choice for a meal. Try this easy keto shrimp salad or Thai coconut curry shrimp also. To make it extra irresistible, I love to douse it in this delicious buttery, garlicy sauce.

» For more low-carb seafood recipes you might try Pan-Fried or Baked Blackened Salmon.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• Shrimp: The main ingredient for this dish is shrimp. Shrimp is available in both fresh and frozen, and in many different sizes. I always try to go for jumbo shrimp or 16/20 size that is substantial, but you can use smaller shrimp if you need to. If you are using fresh shrimp, make sure to peel and devein/clean them first.
• Olive oil: Olive oil is widely used for is healthy fats. Since the oil is being used for more than just a cooking oil – it adds flavor and richness – I wouldn’t suggest substituting it for another oil.
• Garlic: Garlic brings in an intense garlicky flavor. You can’t do without it in this recipe.
• Red pepper flakes: Add as many red pepper flakes as you like, as it brings the heat. If you don’t want it to be spicy, leave the red pepper out.
• Chicken broth: The chicken broth is used in place of wine for this recipe. You can use vegetable or shrimp stock as well. If you don’t have stock, use bouillon cubes dissolved in water.
• Lemon juice: It will bring a refreshing and tangy flavor. You need the acid from the lemon juice to balance the fat from the butter and olive oil.
• Butter: The butter adds a nice richness at the end of the cooking process and it helps to thicken the sauce.
• Parsley: Fresh parsley will add a freshness and herbaceous flavor. If you don’t like parsley, you can use cilantro.

Helpful Tips

• Since the shrimp cook so quickly, you’ll want to have all of your ingredients at the ready before you start the process. Set everything out and be ready to pour it into the pan, so the shrimp don’t over cook.
• You may be wondering why you use both olive oil and butter in this recipe. The olive oil infuses flavor into the shrimp as it marinates and it has a higher smoke point than butter, so it won’t burn as you’re cooking the shrimp. The butter is then added at the end to thicken the sauce. This is why you should use high-quality olive oil only for this recipe.
• Wild-caught shrimp is the always the way to go with shrimp. Skip the farmed stuff. You’ll also find that this recipe is best when you use large shrimp (16/20 size) or prawns – not the smaller shrimp.

Keto Shrimp Scampi

Keto shrimp scampi is light and delicious, with plenty of protein from the shrimp and healthy fats from the olive oil and butter. It's the perfect dish for a keto diet, to keep your meal carb-free and tasty.

5 from 37 votes

Print Rate

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 404kcal

Author :Laura Lynch

Ingredients

• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) salt
• 3 tablespoons (44 ml) olive oil
• 1 pound (454 g) shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup (118 ml) chicken broth or dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons (44 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (114 g) butter
• 1/4 cup (15 g) parsley chopped fine

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Instructions

• In a bowl add shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic minced and salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until shrimp are just pink. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to leave liquid in the pan. Set aside.
• To the skillet add remaining garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add broth or water and lemon juice and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add butter and cook until melted and the sauce thickens. Add parsley and shrimp to warm. Serve over cauliflower rice.

Notes

• Since the shrimp cook so quickly, you’ll want to have all of your ingredients at the ready before you start the process. Set everything out and be ready to pour it into the pan, so the shrimp don’t over cook.
• You may be wondering why you use both olive oil and butter in this recipe. The olive oil infuses flavor into the shrimp as it marinates and it has a higher smoke point than butter, so it won’t burn as you’re cooking the shrimp. The butter is then added at the end to thicken the sauce. This is why you should use high-quality olive oil only for this recipe.
• Wild-caught shrimp is the always the way to go with shrimp. Skip the farmed stuff. You’ll also find that this recipe is best when you use large shrimp (16/20 size) or prawns – not the smaller shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

How Many Carbs in This Dish?

There are no carbs in this dish. Yay! What a celebration. We’ve finally found a delicious meal that contains absolutely no carbs. That’s why this Keto Shrimp Scampi should be on your regular rotation.

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Laura Lynch

Laura is dedicated to a low-carb lifestyle after losing 52 pounds on the keto diet. As many of us do, she struggles with her weight and has found that one of the only diet lifestyles that allows her to maintain a healthy weight is a low-carb diet.  She shares her favorite low-carb recipes here that are both easy to make and full of flavor, so you don’t even miss the carbs.