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Keto Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Close-up of Keto Creamy Garlic Shrimp Skillet, featuring large shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic sauce topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this quick, one-pan shrimp dish featuring a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. It fits perfectly into a ketogenic diet plan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the same skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Stir in the Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  8. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook for 1 more minute until the shrimp is heated through.
  9. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this skillet meal over steamed zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to keep the meal low carb.
  • For extra richness, you can add 2 ounces of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in this simple sauce.

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