Love shrimp? Let these easy keto shrimp recipes inspire you to try some new keto dinner ideas at home this week. These shrimp recipes are perfect for healthy easy low carb dinners!
Shrimp is super quick and easy to cook. Because they are small, shrimp will cook through in just a few minutes. And they have a built-in timer---they turn pink when they're done!
Pro tip: keep a bag of shrimp in the freezer for spur of the moment dinners. They will thaw in a bowl of cold water in a matter of minutes. This works with both raw and pre-cooked shrimp, shell-on or shelled. So stock up on frozen shrimp! Here's the best way to buy sustainable seafood.
Is shrimp keto?
The short answer is yes! Shrimp are very low in carbs and they are a great source of protein. When you eat shrimp that have been baked or broiled, you're consuming mostly protein. Therefore, shrimp can be eaten on a keto diet and should easily fit into your daily macros.
Is it healthy?
For around 3 ounces of a steamed or boiled cooked keto shrimp recipe, you are around 90 calories, 17 g of protein, 1.5g of fat, <1 gram of carb, and 0 sugars, which is a great source of nutrition for those on a keto diet.
When it comes to the nutritional value of shrimp, you want to keep in mind that the way that you cook the shrimp is going to have a HUGE impact on the nutritional value. You may want to stick with cooking methods like grilling or roasting the shrimp when you are eating a keto diet. When you flour or bread shrimp to deep fry it, you are adding up to 20 grams of carbs, which is pretty close to most keto dieters' daily carb intake. For a keto shrimp recipe that still seems fried, try air frying your shrimp.
Also, steer clear of those bottled red sauces you tend to want to dunk your shrimp in. They are really high in sugar content and not good for the keto diet. Here are a few keto-friendly sauces you can serve with your shrimp:
Easy recipes to try
With shrimp in your freezer and just a few pantry ingredients, you can have a delicious and healthy dinner on the table in no time. These recipes are easy, taste great and are sure to be a hit for weeknight meals or special occasion dinners.
Roasted Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles - Zucchini pasta is so simple to make and then top it with Garlic Roasted Shrimp for a show-stopping dinner that is done without the fuss and in under 30 minutes!
Stir the sauce together with butter or ghee, olive oil, a couple of cloves of garlic and a little lemon juice and zest. Using zoodles in place of noodles is a great way to make a favorite pasta dish, like this easy take on a keto shrimp scampi recipe.
Smoked Shrimp - you won't believe how tasty this smoked keto shrimp recipe is. The flavors are out of this world while coming together quicker than you know it. They're perfect for an appetizer or to add to a surf and turf.
Shrimp Arugula Salad - adding shrimp over a bed of salad is a smart choice when learning to eat a keto diet.
Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp - This keto shrimp recipe is perfect on the grill and the garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley and herb flavors in the chimichurri sauce take it over the top.
Easy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail - remember how I mentioned before on steering clear of that red cocktail sauces because they are high in sugar? Here's a great alternative to that recipe and it's homemade! It's perfect for a party!
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Soup from Paleo Soups & Stews - Want to change up the flavors you are eating? You won't miss eating all those yucky carbs with this keto soup recipe. In fact, you may even like it better heated up the next day!
RELATED: 21 Easy Keto Side Dishes to go with seafood.
Easy Low-Carb Shrimp Ceviche from Kalyn's Kitchen - This easy shrimp ceviche is full of fresh flavors and bright colors - lemon, garlic, salt, red onions and peppers, cilantro and cucumber. So simple and delicious!
Roasted Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp Recipe from Carlsbad Cravings - if you just literally want to throw dinner on one pan in the oven for about 25 minutes and have a stunningly delicious keto shrimp recipe for dinner, this is it! I love dinners where you just set and forget!
Blackened Shrimp from Noshtastic - if you are one of those cooks who just thinks that they can't cook shrimp, but, love to eat it, give this Blackened Shrimp recipe a try! Make a quick side dish of cauliflower rice to serve this keto shrimp recipe up with first because these little babies come together really quickly.
Chili Lime Shrimp Fajita Bowls from Life Made Sweeter - wanting a little spice in your life? You've got to put these shrimp fajita boats on your Meal Plan this week! And don't forget to serve it with a side of guacamole and pico de gallo.
Easy Shrimp Scampi from I Breathe I'm Hungry - Shrimp Scampi is one of those recipes that you crave and you just have to have it. Once you plop the fork in your mouth, all is right in the world! Just because you are on the keto diet, doesn't mean you can't have those cravings and this one is made easy at home!
Paleo Shrimp and Grits from 40 Aprons - you didn't think we'd put this Keto Shrimp Recipes Roundup together and not include a good 'ole shrimp and grits recipe, did you?! This simple version uses mashed cauliflower to stand in for the grits and the shrimp is coated in butter and Cajun seasoning.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet from The Recipe Critic - another one of those one-pan meals that we love so much! Toss together shrimp, sausage, vegetables, and Cajun seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat and forget about it!
Keto Coconut Shrimp Recipe from Keto Summit - coconut shrimp is a classic and with this keto version, you don't have to miss out on this favorite! With the crispy coconut browned to perfection, you won't miss the crunchy breading.
Paleo/GF Popcorn Shrimp Recipe from Paleo Flourish - here's another popular shrimp recipe made paleo, gluten-free and keto-friendly. So good no one will believe they're low carb!
Now that you have these tasty keto shrimp recipes, my question to you is, which will you make first?
Bryan Martinez
The Lemon Butter Garlic recipe is my favorite on this list! I'll have to make that really soon, thank you!
Lisa
You can never go wrong keeping it simple 🙂