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.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 404kcal
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
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.