Keto Shrimp Scampi
Simple to prepare and elegant to serve, these tender shrimp in a white wine garlic butter sauce are topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal
Equipment
- Large Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of shrimp shelled and deveined
- 3 Tablespoons Avocado oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 6 sprigs of fresh basil optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add shrimp into skillet and cook until light pink, approximately 90 seconds on each side.
- Spoon the partially cooked shrimp into a dish and set aside while preserving the oil in the pan.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook garlic or allow it to brown.
- Add white wine into skillet and cook for 30 seconds, then add butter. Allow sauce to reduce by simmering for 5 additional minutes.
- Replace shrimp into the skillet and cook in sauce until fully done, about two minutes. Do not overcook shrimp, remove from pan when it reaches a medium firmness.
- Remove shrimp and white wine butter sauce to a shallow dish or bowl. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Medium to large wild-caught shrimp with tails on are recommended.
Frozen shrimp will work just as well, just allow it to thaw before cooking.
Use a dry, crisp white wine to achieve the proper flavor notes. A good sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.
Cooking wine is not recommended for this recipe.
Monitor your shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking.
Do not burn or brown the garlic.
For best results serve hot and fresh once removed from the skillet.
If you love lemon butter shrimp, add the juice of half of a large fresh lemon to the skillet as the last step, or serve with sliced lemon wedges.
For dairy free Parmesan try a cashew based alternative with 2 net carbs per tablespoon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 1570mg | Sugar: 1g