Description
A quick, low-carb shrimp dish with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for keto diets and busy weeknights, this recipe is packed with flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the shrimp:
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- Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Make the sauce:
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- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
3. Cook the shrimp:
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- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
4. Serve:
Remove from heat, stir the sauce to combine, and serve immediately. Pair with zucchini noodles, mashed cauliflower, or a green salad for a complete low-carb meal.
Notes
- For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- For extra flavor, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Low-Carb, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg