Keto Shrimp Scampi

Cooked shrimp garnished with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes in a black dish, served with lemon wedges on the side and placed on a wooden board beside a red checkered cloth.

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Shrimp scampi feels like restaurant food. If you've never made it, you'll be surprised at how easy it is. In about 15 minutes, you'll have buttery, garlicky shrimp that are tasty enough to serve to guests. It's naturally low in carbs, so you can enjoy it as-is or spoon it over zucchini noodles. Either way, it is the ultimate elevated fast food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time13

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 271.16kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅓ cup broth or dry white wine
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon juiced and zested
For garnish: parsley

Instructions

Season both sides of the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp, and stir for 1 to 1 ½ minutes, until they just start to turn pink.
Pour in the broth (or wine), and sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the remaining butter to the pan, along with the lemon juice and zest.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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