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Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Keto Shrimp Scampi

Monika Soni
This Keto Shrimp Scampi is a quick, luxurious dish that delivers bold flavors in just 20 minutes. Succulent shrimp are bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, with a hint of lemon zest for brightness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 0
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 3 Tablespoons Avocado oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 6 sprigs fresh basil optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add shrimp into skillet and cook until light pink, approximately 90 seconds on each side.
  • Spoon the partially cooked shrimp into a dish and set aside while preserving the oil in the pan.
  • Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook garlic or allow it to brown.
  • Add white wine into skillet and cook for 30 seconds, then add butter.
  • Allow sauce to reduce by simmering for 5 additional minutes.
  • Replace shrimp into the skillet and cook in sauce until fully done, about two minutes.
  • Do not overcook shrimp, remove from pan when it reaches a medium firmness.
  • Remove shrimp and white wine butter sauce to a shallow dish or bowl. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 316mgSodium: 1570mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp, healthy shrimp scampi, keto seafood dish, keto shrimp scampi, low-carb shrimp recipe
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