Shrimp is a versatile and quick-cooking seafood that's perfect for low-carb diets. Whether you're looking for a fast weeknight dinner, an elegant appetizer, or a flavorful salad, shrimp can be the star of the show. These low-carb shrimp recipes are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making them a great addition to your keto or low-carb meal plan.
Keto Shrimp Scampi
This Keto Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delicious low-carb dinner option. Tender, buttery shrimp, swimming in garlic and parsley, served on delicate ribbons of spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles, create a healthy and satisfying meal. If spaghetti squash is not available or too expensive, spiralized zucchini noodles make an excellent substitute. For those who prefer traditional pasta, the shrimp scampi can be served over regular pasta for non-keto family members, while you enjoy it over a keto-friendly veggie noodle. This recipe is easy, delicious, and incredibly healthy.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Butter
- Spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles
Preparation:
Cook shrimp in butter with garlic and parsley. Serve over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.
Baked Parmesan Shrimp
Baked Parmesan Shrimp is a quick and tasty seafood dish that can be served as a dinner or appetizer. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect "fast food" option. Shrimp thaws quickly under cold running water, so you can avoid the frozen food dilemma. The combination of butter, garlic, and parmesan creates an irresistible flavor that the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- Jumbo shrimp (U15 or 15-20 count)
- Melted butter
- Minced garlic
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Avocado oil
- Smoked paprika
Preparation:
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Marinate room temperature shrimp in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a cooling rack in the pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan, and garlic powder. Coat the shrimp in the dry ingredients and place on the cooling rack, leaving space between each shrimp.
- Spray the shrimp with avocado oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
- Bake until done.
- Serve with Tasty Low Carb Remoulade Sauce or a sugar-free cocktail sauce.
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce (Gambas al Ajillo)
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce (Gambas al Ajillo) is a classic Spanish tapa dish that's both delicious and low carb. This dish is packed with garlic flavor and is very easy to make.
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Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp in olive oil with lots of garlic.
Grilled Shrimp with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Grilled Shrimp with Smoked Paprika Aioli is a flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The smoked paprika aioli adds a delicious smoky flavor that complements the shrimp perfectly.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Smoked Paprika
- Aioli
- Low Carb Remoulade Sauce
Preparation:
Grill shrimp and serve with Smoked Paprika Aioli or Low Carb Remoulade Sauce.
Keto Chinese Orange Peel Shrimp
This recipe is a low-carb remake of the classic sweet and spicy orange peel shrimp that you can find at P.F. Chang’s.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Orange Peel
- Low-Carb Sweetener
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp with orange peel and low-carb sweeteners to create a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp is a quick and easy dish that can be modified with various flavor combinations, such as Bang Bang Shrimp or Coconut Air Fried Shrimp.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Spices
- Coconut (optional)
Preparation:
Air fry shrimp with your favorite spices or coconut for a crispy and flavorful dish.
Shrimp and Grits (Keto Version)
This keto remake of Shrimp and Grits combines bacon, chorizo, shrimp, and cauliflower rice to give you all the flavor without the carbs or grains.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Bacon
- Chorizo
- Cauliflower Rice
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook bacon and chorizo, then add shrimp and cauliflower rice. Season with spices.
Shrimp Scampi (Keto Version)
This Keto Shrimp Scampi is easy, garlicky, buttery, and delicious. It includes tips for wine selection and recommendations for no sugar added broths.
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Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Butter
- Broth (no sugar added)
- Wine (optional)
Preparation:
Cook shrimp in butter with garlic and broth. Add wine for extra flavor.
Indian Shrimp Curry
This recipe takes 15 minutes to complete and is filled with Fresno peppers, warm Indian spices, and coconut milk.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Fresno Peppers
- Indian Spices
- Coconut Milk
Preparation:
Cook shrimp in coconut milk with Indian spices and Fresno peppers.
Shrimp Kabobs
These Shrimp Kabobs are spicy and sweet, separated by red onions and green bell peppers. They're great for grilling in winter or adding a paleo or low carb option to the BBQ menu.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Red Onions
- Green Bell Peppers
- Spices
Preparation:
Thread shrimp, red onions, and green bell peppers onto skewers. Grill until done.
General Tso Shrimp
This General Tso Shrimp dish is sure to cure your Chinese take-out cravings. The sauce is recreated with no-sugar-added ketchup, Lakanto, and other common pantry ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- No-Sugar-Added Ketchup
- Lakanto
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp and toss with a General Tso sauce made from no-sugar-added ketchup and Lakanto.
Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers
These Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers are perfect for seafood lovers who don't want to bother with a grill.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Spices
Preparation:
Thread shrimp onto skewers, marinate in cilantro and lime, and air fry until done.
Cajun Shrimp Salad
This Cajun Shrimp Salad includes bacon and a homemade cilantro lime dressing, creating a dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Bacon
- Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Lettuce
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp with Cajun spices, combine with bacon and lettuce, and dress with cilantro lime dressing.
Spicy Island Shrimp
This recipe is so delicious that even those who claim not to care for shrimp will devour them.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Island Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp with a blend of island spices.
Low-Carb Shrimp Egg Foo Young
This low-carb shrimp egg foo young features all the flavor without all the fat and calories by using just the egg white instead of the whole egg.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Egg Whites
- Spices
Preparation:
Make egg foo young patties using egg whites and shrimp.
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
This tangy shrimp dish is a smart way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use thinly julienned zucchini.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Zucchini Noodles
- Garlic
- Butter
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp in butter and garlic, then serve over zucchini noodles.
Microwave Shrimp Scampi
This super fast shrimp scampi can be quickly prepared in the microwave, making it a convenient option for a main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Butter
- Spices
Preparation:
Microwave shrimp with butter and garlic until cooked.
Shrimp in Garlic-Olive Broth
Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Chicken Broth
- Garlic
- Ripe Olives
Preparation:
Simmer shrimp in chicken broth with garlic and olives.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Garlic Sauce
These shrimp are great with steak. For a special occasion, you can also brush the sauce on lobster tails and grill them.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Butter
- Spices
Preparation:
Grill shrimp skewers and brush with lemon-garlic sauce.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
This salad can be served as a cool and satisfying dinner or lunch. The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados mixed with the crisp shrimp salad is heavenly.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Avocado
- Lettuce
- Spices
Preparation:
Combine cooked shrimp with avocado and lettuce.
Grilled Lime Shrimp Skewers
A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp, perfect for your next cookout.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Lime
- Garlic
- Spices
Preparation:
Marinate shrimp in lime and garlic, then grill on skewers.
Charred Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers
The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top for extra brightness.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Spices
Preparation:
Marinate shrimp, grill on skewers, and serve with charred lemons.
New Orleans Style Shrimp
This shrimp captures the favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- New Orleans Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp with New Orleans style spices.
Bahamian Shrimp Salad
This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Crab
- Spices
Preparation:
Combine cooked shrimp and crab with spices.
Zippy Lime Shrimp
These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you’d like, depending on your family’s tastes.
Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Lime
- Cayenne Pepper
- Spices
Preparation:
Cook shrimp with lime and cayenne pepper.
Low Carb Shrimp Tacos
Forget the notion that you need a tortilla to make a delicious taco. Completely unnecessary when you use the right ingredients. This recipe comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like restaurant quality. This is such a great option that is completely filling and packed with all the good toppings.