Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

ByHannah Peterson

This Low Carb Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor—ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for keto and diabetic-friendly meals, it delivers indulgence without the carb overload.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter.
  2. Toss in shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and coat in sauce.
  7. Sprinkle parsley and serve immediately.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice
  • Pair with a fresh green salad
  • Great with low-carb garlic bread

🩺 Blood Sugar Tips

  • Shrimp is high protein, zero carb, helping stabilize glucose
  • Pair with fiber-rich sides (zoodles, greens) to reduce spikes
  • Avoid serving with regular pasta or bread

📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving, 4 servings)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Net Carbs: ~3g
  • Protein: ~25g
  • Fat: ~23g

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