Garlic Butter Keto Shrimp Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Butter Keto Shrimp Skillet is a quick, flavorful dish ready in under 20 minutes. Juicy shrimp are cooked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a hint of spice, then finished with fresh parsley and lemon juice. Perfect for a low-carb main course, it pairs beautifully with zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or stands out on its own.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Lower heat and add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Let the butter melt and coat the shrimp.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.