Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp, a quick and easy low-carb recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Featuring plump, succulent shrimp sautéed to golden perfection, this dish is elevated by a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat. Topped with vibrant parsley and a sprinkle of zesty lemon, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy keto enthusiasts. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside roasted veggies for a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Ensure they are completely dry to prevent them from steaming in the pan.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they just turn pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once it melts, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional minute to blend the flavors.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the shrimp.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shrimp with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with optional lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 981 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 1699 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
