Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
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
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter.
- Toss in shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to skillet and coat in sauce.
- 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
