Low Carb BBQ Shrimp
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Low Carb BBQ Shrimp recipe, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Tender, juicy shrimp are coated in a smoky, flavorful spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of cayenne for a kick, then kissed with a sugar-free BBQ sauce during the final moments of cooking. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping appetizer. Served with fresh parsley and zesty lemon wedges, this keto-friendly recipe is brimming with bold barbecue flavor while keeping the carbs in check. Pair it with a crisp side salad or roasted veggies for a complete low-carb meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 pcs Lemon wedges
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Let them marinate for 10 minutes if time permits.
Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Grill or sauté the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and are cooked through.
During the last minute of cooking, brush the shrimp with the sugar-free BBQ sauce on both sides.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter.
Garnish the shrimp with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2876 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.4 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1404 mg | 30% | |
*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.
