Hey there, seafood lovers! Get ready to dive into a lip-smacking adventure with my favorite Keto Creamy Butter Prawns recipe! Imagine tender shrimps dancing in a creamy buttery sauce with a garlicky kick and the fresh burst of cherry tomatoes and basil. It’s like a party in your mouth, and the best part?
Succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection in olive oil and then combined with rich butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
The result is a luxuriously creamy and delicious shrimp dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and keep you satisfied.
It’s totally keto-friendly, so you can indulge guilt-free!
Keto Creamy Butter Shrimp
Succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection in olive oil and then combined with rich butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. The result is a luxuriously creamy and delicious shrimp dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and keep you satisfied.
How to make Keto Butter Shrimp
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to make Keto Creamy Butter Shrimp
- Sauté the Shrimps
Cook them for over a medium heat for approximately 2 minutes, or until they turn a light orange color. Then set them aside for later.
- Sauté the Garlic and Vegetables
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet allowing the butter to melt and sizzle.
Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, usually about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
Add cherry tomatoes and arugula, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are tender and arugula is just wilted. - Add Cream and Cheese
Pour in the heavy cream, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Combine Shrimps and Simmer
Return the cooked shrimps back to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly distributed within the creamy sauce. Stir gently to coat the shrimps with the sauce.
- Finish and Serve
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish to add a refreshing citrus note.
Serving Suggestions:
Create a keto-friendly base for your Butter Shrimp by serving them over a bed of cauliflower rice.
The tender shrimp and flavorful sauce will beautifully complement the cauliflower rice, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal.
➡️ Nutritional Information:
1 Serving
Energy – 389 kcal
Protein – 7g
Fat – 30.9g
Carbohydrates – 20.7g
Fiber – 3.5g
Zucchini Noodles:
For a light and refreshing twist, pair your shrimp with zucchini noodles (zoodles).
Spiralize fresh zucchinis into noodle-like strands and sauté them in a little butter until just tender.
Toss the zoodles with the butter sauce and savor the perfect harmony of flavors and textures.
➡️ Nutritional Information:
1 Cup
Energy – 19 kcal
Protein – 1.4g
Fat – 0.4g
Carbohydrates – 3.5g – (Net Carbs: 2.4g)
Asian-inspired Side Dishes:
Enhance the Asian flair of your dish by serving it with keto-friendly side dishes like sesame broccoli, stir-fried bok choy, or a cucumber salad dressed with rice vinegar and sesame oil.
These sides provide a fresh and crunchy complement to the succulent prawns.
Creamy Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Over medium heat, heat the skillet and add the olive oil.
280 °F - Add shrimps and cook until the color turns into light orange, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to low and add butter. When butter has melted, saute the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and arugula. Then, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are tender and arugula is just wilted.
- Add in heavy cream, parmesan and fresh basil.
- Add the shrimps back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to simmer.
- Lastly, squeeze lemon before serving.