Why You’re Going To Love This Creamy Spicy Shrimp
Fast. Have a filling dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Easy. Create the sauce, toss in the shrimp, cook, and serve. A simple pour and cook recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. Few Ingredients. Who doesn’t love a dish that has less than 5 ingredients?Low Carb. Only one carbohydrate per serving!Delicious. Perfectly spicy and creamy with a lovely pop of texture from the shrimp will have the whole family raving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Pre-cooked or raw shrimp with tails on- You’ll want to make sure this is defrosted before getting started. Heavy Whipping Cream- This is the stuff that comes in dairy packages that resemble milk cartons, not Cool Whip. Cajun Seasoning- The flavor is best, and totally low carb if you make my version of Cajun Seasoning, but if you choose to use storebought, make sure you check the nutrition labels before getting started. They can be high in carbohydrates.
Is Shrimp OK For Keto?
Not only is shrimp ok on keto, but it’s also wonderful for staying within your carb limitations. Cooked shrimp contain about 0.2 carbs per serving, so you can easily indulge (just don’t overindulge) and still stay within your daily macros.
How To Make Keto Shrimp
Three ingredients and three steps. This is absolutely my kind of meal prep. Here are a few simple instructions to follow for an amazing seafood dinner:
Tips and Tricks
Keep it simple. I can be terrible at following a recipe exactly, and I’m not alone. I promise you that even though this recipe only has three ingredients, it is still packed with flavor. Before you try adding anything else to it, try the recipe as written. Don’t overcook. If you’re new to cooking shrimp, trying to cook it perfectly can be difficult. If you’re unsure of your cooking abilities with seafood, I would suggest using precooked shrimp and simply warming it for this recipe so that it isn’t over or undercooked. Add the heavy cream slowly. To prevent curdling or separation in your sauce, add it slowly to the paste made from the cajun seasoning and water. You want a smooth and creamy sauce, not a chunky mess.
What To Serve With Spicy Shrimp
If you’re living a low carb lifestyle, you may have noticed that your appetite has decreased tremendously. For this reason, I generally do not serve anything alongside this keto shrimp dish. If you’re still new to this way of eating or just have a heartier appetite, here are a few things you may enjoy with this Spicy Shrimp recipe:
Air Fryer AsparagusKeto Broccoli SaladAir Fryer CauliflowerLow Carb Cheese Biscuits
How Long Does It Last?
Unlike some of my recipes, this one isn’t the best for meal prep. While you can easily reheat it and the flavor will still be incredibly delicious, the texture of the shrimp will change. If you’re ok with the texture of your shrimp being a little less than perfect, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, just pop the keto shrimp and sauce in the microwave or a skillet for a few minutes until it is warmed through.
More Low Carb Seafood Recipes
Fish En PapilloteAir Fryer Cajun ShrimpKeto Tuna Salad
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Don’t forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
