Delicious and Easy Keto Shrimp Recipes

Shrimp is a versatile and healthy seafood option that fits perfectly into a ketogenic diet. It's naturally low in carbs and high in protein, making it an ideal ingredient for quick and satisfying meals. Whether you're looking for a fast weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, there are countless ways to prepare keto-friendly shrimp dishes. This article will explore some of the best easy keto shrimp recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you on track with your low-carb lifestyle.

Keto Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a classic dish that easily adapts to a keto diet. This recipe features tender, buttery shrimp swimming in a flavorful garlic and parsley sauce, served over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients and Preparation

To make Keto Shrimp Scampi, you'll need:

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• Butter
• Garlic (minced)
• Parsley (freshly chopped)
• Spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté the shrimp in butter with garlic until pink and cooked through. Add parsley and seasoning. Serve over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.

Tips and Variations

• If spaghetti squash is unavailable or too expensive, spiralized zucchini noodles make a great substitute.
• For family members who prefer traditional pasta, you can serve the shrimp scampi over regular pasta while enjoying yours over vegetable noodles.
• For added flavor, consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine or broth (make sure it's sugar-free).

Keto Cajun Shrimp

For those who enjoy a bit of spice, Keto Cajun Shrimp is an excellent choice. This one-pan recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, boasting only about 1 net carb per serving.

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Ingredients and Preparation

Key ingredients for Keto Cajun Shrimp include:

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• Butter
• Cajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
• Garlic (minced)
• Heavy cream (optional, for a creamy sauce)

Heat butter in a skillet, add garlic and shrimp, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp is pink. For a creamy version, add heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Cajun Seasoning Blend

If you don't have pre-made Cajun seasoning, you can easily make your own using a blend of:

• Paprika
• Italian seasoning
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Red pepper flakes

Storage and Reheating

Cajun Shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet until warmed through.

Keto Chinese Orange Peel Shrimp

Satisfy your takeout cravings with this Keto Chinese Orange Peel Shrimp recipe. It's a low-carb remake of the classic sweet and spicy orange peel shrimp, offering all the flavor without the added sugar and carbs.

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Key Components

The key to this recipe is a sugar-free orange sauce, typically made with ingredients like:

• No-sugar-added ketchup
• Lakanto or another keto-friendly sweetener
• Soy sauce or coconut aminos
• Orange zest and juice
• Ginger and garlic

Keto Air Fryer Shrimp

Air frying is a quick and convenient way to cook shrimp, resulting in a crispy and flavorful dish. Keto Air Fryer Shrimp can be easily customized with various flavor combinations.

Flavor Variations

• Bang Bang Shrimp: Toss the cooked shrimp in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce made with mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, and a keto-friendly sweetener.
• Coconut Air Fried Shrimp: Coat the shrimp in a mixture of shredded coconut, almond flour, and spices before air frying.

Keto Shrimp and Grits

Enjoy a keto-friendly version of the classic comfort food, Shrimp and Grits. This recipe uses cauliflower rice instead of traditional grits, combined with bacon, chorizo, and shrimp for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Keto Shrimp Scampi with Wine

This keto shrimp scampi recipe is easy, garlicky, buttery, and delicious! It includes tips for wine selection (and substitutions) as well as recommendations for no sugar added broths. This recipe takes 15 minutes to complete.

Keto Indian Shrimp Curry

On a cold day, this is a recipe that will definitely warm you up. Filled with Fresno peppers, warm Indian spices, and coconut milk, this dish is a real pleaser.

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Keto Shrimp Gumbo

Gumbo is a southern staple. Make this easy recipe with just a few ingredients.

Keto Shrimp Kabobs

These Shrimp Kabobs are spicy and sweet. They're separated by red onions and green bell peppers. They're awesome for those who love to grill in winter or for those wanting to add a paleo or low carb option to the BBQ menu. This dish is ready to eat in 30 minutes.

Keto General Tso Shrimp

If you're like me then you love Chinese Take-out. This General Tso Shrimp dish is sure to cure your take-out cravings. Logan from Better Than Bread Keto recreated General Tso sauce with no-sugar-added ketchup, Lakanto, and some other common pantry ingredients.

Keto Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers

I love the idea of making seafood in an air fryer. These Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers are perfect for seafood lovers who don't want to bother with a grill. They're perfect for keto, but also those looking for a Whole30 Shrimp recipe. These are all set in 13 minutes.

Keto Cajun Shrimp Salad

This Cajun Shrimp Salad includes bacon and a homemade cilantro lime dressing. Each layer of this dish is packed with flavor.

Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

This keto shrimp coconut curry will totally blow your mind on how delicious and easy it is to make. This shrimp coconut curry has a distinctive taste and flavor thanks to the cumin, cinnamon and curry spices used.

Ingredients

• Shrimps: You can use any size of shrimp you like but I used medium-sized shrimps that were already peeled and deveined.
• Unsweetened coconut milk: The brand of coconut milk used really matters. If you buy a generic brand from a grocery store that has a lot of liquid, the curry will turn out more watery. The brand I like to use that never fails is the Thai kitchen organic coconut milk brand.
• Spices: curry powder, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and salt. The cayenne pepper is optional and you can leave it out if you do not want it spicy.

Preparation

1. Rub the shrimps with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and set aside.
2. Peel and chop the onions and ginger and mince the garlic.
3. When heated, add the onions, ginger, and garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. You can add more salt and pepper if you want to.
4. Once the shrimp is done, turn off the stove and let it sit for a few minutes.
5. If the shrimp is not yet cooked and the sauce is getting too thick, add about ¼ cup of water.
6. If your curry ends up a bit watery, you can make a slurry to thicken it. Mix 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water, and pour it into the curry to thicken it.

Simple Keto Shrimp

This Keto Shrimp Recipe is the perfect way to make a delicious dinner that is low in carbs. With just two simple ingredients needed, this keto-friendly meal is the best. Shrimp is such a great protein to add to your meal rotation. Not only does it cook quickly and easily, but it’s so simple to flavor as well. Once the large shrimp are cooked, you can literally use them with so many different types of recipes. Add them to a lettuce wrap for a healthy meal, dice them up, and add them to a salad, or just enjoy dipping them into your favorite dip, too.

Ingredients

• Salted Butter - Using salted butter is excellent for adding more flavor easily to the shrimp.

Variations

• Brown the butter - If you want the butter to be darker and have a richer flavor to cooking the shrimp in, you can brown it.
• Add seasonings - As the shrimp cooks, you can add various seasonings to change up how the shrimp tastes. Some great flavor options to add are cloves of garlic, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, black pepper, and even some more salt.
• Citrus - A squeeze of fresh lemon juice will cut the richness of the butter.
• Creamy Shrimp - Add a cube of cream cheese and a splash of heavy cream to the pan.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re on the keto diet, you can serve quite a few dishes! The beauty of making low-carb shrimp recipes is that they’re versatile and delicious and are a great option for anyone to eat. Once the shrimp are cooked, adding fresh parsley and squeezing a bit of fresh lemon juice on top is an excellent addition.

Reheating

To be able to enjoy this healthy dinner the next day, you can store the leftover of this easy keto shrimp scampi recipe in an airtight container. To reheat the shrimp, you can add them back to the skillet and heat them for 2-3 minutes or until their internal temperature reaches 125 degrees. Don’t forget to use the leftovers for salads, wraps, or any other type of dish that you want!

Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp

Garlic Parmesan Baked Shrimp is a delectable keto dinner recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes. Succulent and flavorful, it's the perfect healthy seafood dish for busy weeknights.

Why This Recipe Works

• Quick and easy: Ready in 15 minutes, start to finish.
• Packed with flavor: Fresh garlic and Parmesan bring out the best in shrimp.
• Family friendly: Loved by kids and adults alike.
• Heart healthy: Low in saturated fat, but ultra-satisfying.
• Low-carb and high-protein: Each serving has 32 grams of high quality protein and only 1 gram of carbohydrate.
• Elegant but effortless: Simple enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for a fancy dinner party.

Ingredients

• Shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds the best flavor, although you can sub some granulated garlic if that’s all you have.
• Paprika: Paprika adds a lovely golden color to the dish, without adding much in the way of flavor.
• Red pepper flakes: A dash of red pepper flakes gives the baked shrimp a little kick, but isn’t overly spicy.
• Parmesan: I like the finely grated Parmesan available at the cheese counter, as it sticks to the shrimp better.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2. Spread the shrimp out in a large (9×13-inch or larger) glass or ceramic baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil.
3. Then sprinkle with the garlic, paprika, and pepper flakes, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss in the pan to coat the shrimp with the seasonings, then spread back out evenly.
4. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly overtop.
5. Bake 7 minutes, until the shrimp is bright pink.
6. Turn on the broiler and broil 1 minute or so until golden.
7. Serve hot over cauliflower rice or keto noodles, with lemon wedges.

Tips for Perfect Baked Shrimp

• If using frozen shrimp, make sure you thaw and drain them properly. Any amount of liquid will change the texture and flavor of the baked shrimp. It makes them rubbery and taste stewed, rather than baked.
• The more powdery, fine Parmesan is ideal for this recipe, because it coats the shrimp better.

Storing

Store any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp

This delicious Keto Shrimp Recipe is a rich and satisfying simple one-skillet meal. Large juicy shrimp folded into creamy parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic. Serve with cauliflower rice, zucchini or shirataki noodles for your main dinner or enjoy as an appetizer. This easy recipe can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

• Fresh shrimp , large 16 count, also called jumbo shrimp.
• Baby Spinach- remove long stems if desired. No spinach? Chopped kale is a tasty alternative.
• Fresh garlic cloves, diced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Fresh parmesan cheese, grated. You’ll need about 1 cup. Look for Parmigiano-Reggiano from Italy. The Italians have a strict regulatory aging process requirement. Parmesan has no such requirement and is considered an imitation to Parmigiano-Reggiano. Since the sauce in this recipe only has a couple of ingredients, use Parmigiano-Reggiano for the rich nutty flavor that will add to this recipe.
• Heavy whipping cream - Look for cream that has been pasteurized, not ultra-pasteurized. Ultra pasteurized is heated longer to help extend the shelf life of the cream.

Instructions

1. Clean and devein raw shrimp removing the shell and black vein. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet (two tablespoons) over medium high heat.
3. When the butter melts add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the skillet and cook in batches if needed.
4. Shrimp cooks quickly over medium heat, (about 2 minutes on each side) so watch carefully and let the shrimp cook undisturbed for the full 2 minutes. The butter may form a nice crust on the shrimp, which is fine and delicious!

Tips

• Size matters! For this recipe, you want large, extra large or jumbo shrimp.
• Frozen shrimp thawed under cold water is what I usually use since I stock frozen shrimp in my freezer. However, if I’m at the grocery store, and I want to make this right away I pick up thawed shrimp from the seafood counter.
• To saute the shrimp it is perfectly fine to use olive oil or any other oil like avocado oil to cook the shrimp. However, you need the butter to make a creamy sauce with the heavy cream.
• For a low-carb dinner enjoy this creamy shrimp with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

Storing and Reheating

Place cooked creamy keto shrimp in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. This keto shrimp dish can also be frozen. Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months. To re-heat thaw completely in the refrigerator before warming.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp is a low carb dinner the entire family will devour. Juicy shrimp, creamy sauce, plump tomatoes, and seasoned beautifully. You can quickly make this Tuscan garlic shrimp with just 10 ingredients and in under15 minutes!

Ingredients

• Olive oil: While you can use other oils if you’d rather, I prefer cooking shrimp in olive oil. It tastes great and cooks perfectly.
• Butter: Using butter not only adds healthy fat to the Tuscan shrimp, but it also enhances the flavor too. Yum!
• Shrimp: You will need to make sure the shrimp has been peeled, deveined, and the tails have been removed. It’s much easier to eat without the tails in this dish.
• Salt & pepper: Just add as much salt and pepper as you like.
• Cloves garlic: When it comes to Italian cooking, you can’t go wrong with adding lots of yummy garlic!
• Tomatoes: You can use cherry, grape, or even sundried tomatoes with this Tuscan butter shrimp. They all offer a delicious sweetness that makes it taste even better.
• Baby spinach: I love the look and pop of color of using baby spinach, not to mention all the nutrients you from it too.
• Heavy cream: The Tuscan shrimp gets all its creaminess from the heavy cream!
• Freshly grated Parmesan: You could use packaged Parmesan, but it tastes so much better when you freshly grate it instead.
• Basil: Either basil or parsley make a delightful garnish and vibrant flavor to the shrimp dinner.

Instructions

1. Start by heating the oil with the butter in a skillet.
2. After the oil and butter mixture is really hot, add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 1 minute.
3. Put the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach in the skillet and saute for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, parmesan, and basil then reduce heat to medium.
5. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Tips

• Yes, you can easily swap fresh shrimp for frozen shrimp. You will just need to thaw it in cool water. Typically, it will be defrosted in around 15 minutes. It’s important that you never try to thaw the shrimp with warm or hot water. It should always be cool or cold water.

Storing and Reheating

Allow the Tuscan shrimp to cool down all the way, then place it in an airtight container. It should be kept in the refrigerator until ready to warm up. It will last 3-4 days in the fridge. Never freeze the shrimp recipe, or the sauce will separate and it won’t look or taste too good. Reheat the creamy shrimp in a skillet with medium heat. It just takes a few minutes to warm up. Keep a close watch on it and don’t heat it too long or the shrimp will become tough. You can also warm the shrimp up in the microwave if you don’t have access to a stove. Just warm it for a minute or so and check it. You’ll need to check it often because it can become rubbery if cooked too long.

Quick Keto Shrimp Saute

Living in the Florida Keys, I cook with Key West Pink Shrimp. A quick shrimp saute in coconut oil bathes the shrimp in nutrients. Heat coconut oil in a skillet and add a layer of raw shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until pink and cooked through.

Variations

• Sauté shrimp in butter and garlic and add coconut aminos and lemon juice for a savory, sweet glaze.
• Steamed shrimp and broccoli is a quick, low-carb meal ready in just 10 minutes. Steam the broccoli first, then add the shrimp for the last 2 minutes. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a nutritious and satisfying dish. Drizzle with melted butter for an easy keto dinner.

Keto Shrimp Salad

Combine cooked and chilled Florida Keys Pink Shrimp with mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, diced celery, and a splash of lemon juice for a light, refreshing meal.

Keto Peel and Eat Shrimp

Peel and eat shrimp is a classic happy hour appetizer. These shrimp are boiled with Old Bay seasoning. Instead of cocktail sauce, enjoy the shrimp with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon.

Keto Blackened Shrimp

Keto blackened shrimp adds bold, spicy flavors to your plate. Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder, then sear in butter.

Keto Shrimp Cocktail

For a light and classic appetizer, serve chilled Florida Keys Pink Shrimp with a tangy cocktail sauce. Shrimp cocktail, though it sounds fancy, is boiled shrimp paired with a flavorful dipping sauce.

Keto Shrimp Tacos

While our tacos are made with tortillas, try this recipe with lettuce wraps, keeping the carbs low. Toss shrimp in taco seasoning, then sauté with lime juice. Fill the lettuce wraps with shrimp and top with onions, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, and a cilantro lime crema, a garlicky sour cream sauce.

Steamed Shrimp

Here is a steamed shrimp recipe that takes about 10 minutes to make. If you have raw peeled shrimp, you can save even more time! It's easy to make and will fill you right up.

Keto Shrimp Tortilla Wraps

High-protein shrimp tortilla wraps are made with jumbo Key West pink shrimp and a creamy cilantro lime sauce. Wrapped in soft almond flour tortillas, they're gluten-free, low-carb, and made with clean ingredients.

Keto Cocktail Sauce

This Keto cocktail sauce recipe comes together in minutes with simple ingredients including ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice. Perfect for shrimp cocktail, cold crab and oysters, or as a tangy dipping sauce, it's a must-have for any seafood platter. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

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