Best Creamy Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

The combination of the following ingredients is simply perfect. Shrimp, garlic, fresh herbs, and wine and it pairs well with just about anything you put on the side.

Keep scrolling to follow our step-by-step guide to this very easy and quick-to-make dish.

Best Creamy Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Best Creamy Keto Shrimp Scampi
Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

We can agree pasta may be off the table for this next recipe, but this keto shrimp scampi pairs exceptionally well with just about anything.

To throw a few ideas out there, think of zucchini noodles, yummy keto shrimp scampi lettuce wraps with cauliflower rice or a perfect mid-day salad as aside.

The variations are endless for this recipe. And the best part is that it is quick to make, with easy-to-get ingredients you might already have in your refrigerator.

Plus, this dish is ready to enjoy in about 13 minutes, from start to finish. You will be amazed at how packed of flavor and elegant this keto shrimp scampi is.

Now, you can make it at home and watch it all come together in minutes.

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Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Andrea
It’s time to make this keto shrimp scampi recipe a weekday favorite because we guarantee everyone will love it after trying it.
It's perfect for a cozy home date night or a casual tapas night with friends. And the best part? This flavor explosion comes with zero guilt, meaning it's low in carbs, sugar-free, and keto-friendly. But don’t just take our word for it. Try it for yourself!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Keto Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine you may replace wine with chicken broth
  • 1 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant and light golden.
  • Pour in the wine or chicken broth and stir to combine with the butter and garlic mixture. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Arrange the raw shrimp in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the buttery mixture over the shrimp, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until the shrimp are cooked and turn pink.
  • Garnish your keto shrimp scampi with fresh parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy your meal!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 906mgFiber: 0gSugar: 1g
Keyword Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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This healthy shrimp scampi may be simple to make at home but it is just as tasty and filling as the carb-filled version you may have had at a fancy restaurant.

If you have any leftovers (we doubt you will have this problem), you can easily store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 -2 days.

When ready to eat, heat them on a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes and voila… you have yet another elegant meal to devour.

Just switch how you accompany the keto shrimp scampi and you will fall in love repeatedly. We hope you try and make this spectacular recipe.

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See Also

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  2. Mayo Clinic. Keto Diet: Is it right for you? Source
  3. Cleveland Clinic. Ketosis: Definition, Benefits and Side Effects. Source
  4. Bueno NB, et al. Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet v. low-fat diet for long-term weight loss: meta-analysis. Br J Nutr. 2013. Source
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