admin1 Keto butter garlic shrimp is a fast, low-carb, high-flavor dish that cooks in minutes. It’s rich, buttery, and perfect for a keto-friendly meal.
Keto Butter Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 500g shrimp (peeled & deveined) shrimp
- 3–4 tbsp butter butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, helps prevent burning) olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat pan: Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it).
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Finish sauce: Add lemon juice and chili flakes, toss everything well in the garlic butter.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas (Keto-friendly)
- With cauliflower rice
- Over zucchini noodles
- On a fresh green salad
- Or just on its own as a protein-packed dish
Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they become rubbery quickly.
- Use medium-high heat for a light sear but keep garlic from burning.
- Add a splash of cream if you want a richer garlic butter sauce.
If you want, I can also turn this into a creamy parmesan version or a spicy Cajun keto shrimp recipe.
