Keto Creamy Butter Shrimp

Savor the sumptuous flavors of the sea with our Keto Creamy Butter Shrimp recipe.

This delectable dish combines succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy butter sauce, making it a perfect indulgence for anyone following a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

With just a handful of ingredients and a simple cooking process, you can whip up this mouthwatering meal in no time.

Each bite bursts with the natural sweetness of the shrimp, enhanced by the decadent richness of the butter sauce.

Preparation / cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
200g Shrimps, deveined and shelled
Sea salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter
1 clove of Garlic, minced
1/2 Cherry Tomatoes, in halves
1 cup Arugula
2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp fresh Basil, chopped
1/2 lemon, squeezed

Procedure

1) Over medium heat, heat the skillet and add the olive oil.
2) Add shrimps and cook until the color turns into light orange, about 2 minutes.
3) Remove from skillet and set aside.
4) Lower the heat to low and add butter. When butter has melted, saute the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5) Add cherry tomatoes and arugula. Then, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are tender and arugula is just wilted.
6) Add in heavy cream, parmesan and fresh basil.
7) Add the shrimps back to the skillet and stir to combine.
8) Bring the mixture to simmer.
9) Lastly, squeeze lemon before serving.

Nutritional Information

Energy – 616 kcal
Protein – 47.4g
Fat – 45.3g
Carbohydrates – 8.2g

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