High-Protein Garlic Butter Shrimp

ByHannah Peterson

These are garlic butter shrimp — juicy, seasoned shrimp with fresh herbs and lemon. It’s a quick, high-protein, low-carb seafood dish that’s elegant yet easy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Succulent shrimp with garlic butter exactly like your photo
  • Extremely high protein and low calorie
  • Ready in under 15 minutes
  • Perfect for weeknights or special dinners
  • Keto and family-friendly

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 lbs (900g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and toss with fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite low-carb sides.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~280
  • Protein: 38g (very high)
  • Total Carbs: 3g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Fat: 13g

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