Keto Shrimp Scampi with Lemon and Garlic
**Keto Shrimp Scampi with Lemon and Garlic** This classic dish gets a low-carb makeover with the addition of zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with butter, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that is typically made with shrimp, garlic, white wine, and butter. It is a quick and easy dish to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. This keto version of shrimp scampi is just as delicious as the traditional version, but it is much lower in carbohydrates. The zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice provide a healthy and low-carb base for the shrimp, and the sauce is made with a combination of butter, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying, and it is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  5. Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes, or until reduced by half.
  6. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and oregano, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
  8. Serve immediately over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Why It Works
  • The combination of butter, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice creates a flavorful and rich sauce.
  • The zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice provide a healthy and low-carb base for the shrimp.
  • The dish is quick and easy to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.