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5 from 4 votes

Easy Keto Shrimp Recipe

Tender and juicy shrimp sauteed in a creamy parmesan, garlic, and spinach sauce. Easy to make and ready in just under 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • 1 skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil divided
  • 2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or to taste
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the shrimp for about 4 minutes, flipping halfway. We want it a bit undercooked at this point as it will continue to cook into the sauce. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • To the same pan, heat the remaining oil and saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the stock and allow it to bubble until reduced by half.
  • Pour the cream, and once bubbling, stir in the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted, around 2 minutes.
  • While the pan is still on the heat, stir in the parmesan, and return the shrimp back to the pan.
  • Continue to cook for a couple of minutes, until shrimp is fully pink and opaque and the sauce is creamy and rich.
  • Season to taste, if needed.

Notes

  • Serving size: one cup or 1/4th of the amount 
  • Use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked 
  • Heavy cream: this recipe was intended to be high in fat and for those who are on keto. To reduce the fat content and make it a bit healthier, swap the heavy cream with lite coconut milk (in cans)
  • Use freshly grated parmesan or use store-bought.
  • Any oil of choice works.
  • Spinach: we prefer that you use fresh spinach. If you must, use frozen but thaw ahead and drain. 
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. You will end up with tough rubbery shrimp

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 2521mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3105IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 460mg | Iron: 1mg