Creamy Garlic Shrimp
(Diabetic-Friendly, Low Carb, No Sugar)
If you’re craving something creamy and satisfying without spiking your blood sugar, this creamy garlic shrimp is the perfect choice. It’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and bold flavor — without flour, starch, or added sugar.
Perfect for dinner and ready in under 30 minutes!
(Values vary based on cream and cheese amounts.)
Managing diabetes doesn’t mean giving up creamy comfort meals. This garlic shrimp is proof that you can enjoy bold flavor, rich texture, and satisfying protein — all while keeping carbs in check.
Diabetic Meal Plan
Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove and set aside.
- Build the Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion for 2–3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Finish
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes & Tips
- Stick to about 1¼ cups per serving
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables
- Monitor individual glucose response
- Avoid high-carb sides
- Calories: 350–400
- Carbs: 5–7g
- Protein: 25–30g
- Fat: 28–32g
- No added sugar
Variations & serving ideas
- Over cauliflower rice
- With zucchini noodles
- Alongside steamed broccoli or asparagus
- With a slice of low-carb bread (portion controlled)
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