12+ Keto Shrimp Recipes for Low-Carb Comfort

Some evenings, all I want is something quick, comforting, and just a little bit special without blowing my low-carb goals. Shrimp has always been my weeknight secret weapon—it cooks up in a flash, soaks up flavor like a dream, and feels fancy even when it’s on a simple plate. Whether tossed into a skillet for a creamy scampi or crisped up for a party platter, I always seem to reach for shrimp when I need a meal that’s both cozy and keto-friendly. If you’re craving that kind of easy comfort, these 12+ keto shrimp recipes for low-carb comfort will definitely keep dinner interesting.

1. Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

Why You’ll Love It:

This is my classic go-to when I want big flavor without fuss. The buttery garlic sauce clings to every shrimp, making it an instant family favorite—perfect for busy nights or when you need a quick meal with a hint of luxury. It’s fast, reliable, and always gets rave reviews, even from picky eaters.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

How to Make It:

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add shrimp and sauté until pink on both sides, 5–6 minutes total.
5. Stir in fresh parsley and cook for another minute.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Optional Enhancers (choose 2):

Flavor Boost: Squeeze extra lemon juice over before serving for extra brightness.

Serving Idea: Delicious over spiralized zucchini or cauliflower mash.

2. Keto Cajun Shrimp and Cauliflower “Grits”

Why You’ll Love It:

Perfect for nights when you’re missing the creamy comfort of Southern food. The “grits” are made from cauliflower, and the shrimp get a spicy kick from Cajun seasoning. This is ideal for a cozy dinner at home—satisfying, soulful, and filling.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced

How to Make It:

1. Steam cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10 minutes.
2. In a blender, process cauliflower, butter, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, add shrimp, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.
5. Serve shrimp over cauliflower mash, topped with green onions.

Meal Prep Tip: The mash keeps for 2 days in the fridge—just reheat and top with fresh shrimp.

3. Creamy Keto Shrimp Alfredo

Why You’ll Love It:

Everyone loves Alfredo, but the carb-heavy pasta usually kills it for keto. Here, shrimp swims in a luscious, cheesy sauce and gets tossed with quick-cooking zucchini noodles for ultimate comfort. This one’s a lifesaver when you want something indulgent, fast.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

How to Make It:

1. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until soft.
2. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes. Remove shrimp.
3. Add cream to the same pan, simmer 2 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
4. Toss in zucchini noodles, cooking until just tender, about 2 minutes.
5. Return shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Swap This With That: Use shirataki noodles instead of zucchini to change things up.

4. Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Why You’ll Love It:

These are quick to assemble and feel super fresh, making them perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light summer dinner. The combo of rich avocado and cool, crunchy lettuce wraps around garlicky shrimp for an instant classic.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 large butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make It:

1. Sauté shrimp in olive oil with garlic, salt, and pepper until pink, about 4–5 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix avocado and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and lime juice.
3. Stir lime juice and sour cream together for a quick sauce.
4. Fill each lettuce leaf with shrimp, avocado, and tomato, then drizzle with sauce.

Meal Prep Tip: Keep shrimp and fillings separate until ready to eat so lettuce stays crisp.

5. Spicy Keto Bang Bang Shrimp

Why You’ll Love It:

This recipe is a hit for party platters or when you want takeout-style food at home. The shrimp gets oven-baked for crispness and then tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce—so good you’ll want to lick your fingers.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 large eggs, whisked
• ¾ cup almond flour
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt

For Shrimp:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon Swerve or other sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

For Sauce:

• Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Dip shrimp in egg, then in almond flour seasoned with paprika and salt.
3. Arrange shrimp on the sheet and bake until golden, about 15–18 minutes.
4. Stir together mayo, sriracha, sweetener, and lime juice for sauce.
5. Toss cooked shrimp with sauce and garnish.

Common Mistake to Avoid: Don’t overbake the shrimp, or they can get rubbery; check after 15 minutes.

6. Shrimp Stuffed Avocados

Why You’ll Love It:

Ideal for lunches or a no-fuss dinner, the cool, creamy avocado halves cradle a lemony shrimp salad for a meal that’s both light and filling. It feels a little bit fancy but is actually super simple.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
• 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make It:

1. In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red onion, dill, salt, and pepper.
2. Scoop a little extra flesh from each avocado half to make room for filling.
3. Stuff each half with shrimp salad and serve chilled.

Serving Idea: Great over salad greens for a more robust meal.

7. Keto Shrimp Scampi over Spaghetti Squash

Why You’ll Love It:

If you crave classic Italian comfort but need to keep it low-carb, this shrimp scampi is your answer. Buttery, garlicky shrimp spooned over stringy roasted spaghetti squash feels gourmet but is totally weekday-friendly.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve squash, scoop seeds, brush with oil, roast cut-side down for 30–35 minutes.
2. Scrape out squash with a fork.
3. Heat butter and olive oil; sauté garlic. Add shrimp, cooking until pink—about 5 minutes.
4. Toss shrimp and sauce over spaghetti squash, season, and serve with parsley and lemon.

Swap This With That: Try zucchini noodles instead for an even quicker version.

8. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Poppers

Why You’ll Love It:

A crowd-pleaser if there ever was one—juicy shrimp and crisp bacon make for a can’t-miss appetizer or low-carb snack. These are always the first thing to disappear at parties.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 strips bacon, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss shrimp with oil, pepper, and paprika.
3. Wrap each shrimp in a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Bake on lined sheet 13–15 minutes, turning halfway, until bacon is crisp.

Best Pairings: Serve with sliced cucumbers and a simple green salad.

9. Keto Shrimp Fried “Rice”

Why You’ll Love It:

All the flavors of restaurant-style fried rice, minus the carbs—thanks to riced cauliflower. Fast, colorful, and full of satisfying textures, it’s a great way to use up leftover veggies too.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cups riced cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
• 1 cup mixed frozen peas and carrots
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make It:

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet, cook shrimp until pink; remove and set aside.
2. Scramble eggs in the same pan, then add riced cauliflower and veggies.
3. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, add shrimp back in with coconut aminos and green onions.
4. Toss and serve hot.

Budget-Friendly Tip: Buy whole cauliflower and rice it in a food processor to save money.

10. Shrimp Fajita Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

Why You’ll Love It:

Every bite is a little party—spiced shrimp, sautéed peppers, and fluffy cauliflower rice. Everything is made in one pan and keeps well for lunch leftovers.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups riced cauliflower
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Lime wedges, to serve

How to Make It:

1. Toss shrimp in half the oil and all spices.
2. In a skillet, sauté onion and peppers in remaining oil until softened.
3. Add shrimp, cook until opaque; remove both from the pan.
4. Add cauliflower rice, cook 5 minutes, then serve all together in bowls with lime.

Flavor Boost: Top with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

11. Lemon-Dill Keto Shrimp Salad

Why You’ll Love It:

A picnic favorite—cool, creamy, and herby, it’s perfect piled into lettuce cups or eaten straight from the fridge. The fresh lemon and dill keeps it bright, never heavy.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Romaine lettuce leaves for serving

How to Make It:

1. Mix chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon zest/juice, dill, celery, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Scoop shrimp salad into romaine leaves.

Swap This With That: Use half Greek yogurt, half mayo for a lighter version.

12. Cheesy Shrimp-Stuffed Portobellos

Why You’ll Love It:

Hearty and satisfying, these portobello mushrooms get loaded up with a creamy, cheesy shrimp filling. They’re great for dinner when you want something cozy and low-effort, or as a fun weekend lunch.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 pound shrimp, chopped
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; place gill side up on a baking sheet.
3. Mix cream cheese, shrimp, half the mozzarella, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff mushroom caps, top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Best Pairings: Goes well with arugula salad or simple roasted broccoli.

13. Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

Why You’ll Love It:

This saucy one-pan meal is both aromatic and soul-warming. It makes shrimp the star in a lightly spicy coconut sauce, perfect over cauliflower rice.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Cauliflower rice, for serving

How to Make It:

1. Heat coconut oil, cook onion and garlic until softened.
2. Stir in curry powder, cook 1 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and lime juice, simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add shrimp, cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Season, garnish with cilantro, and serve over cauliflower rice.

Common Mistake to Avoid: Adding shrimp too early—wait until sauce is ready so shrimp doesn’t overcook.

14. Low-Carb Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Why You’ll Love It:

Takeout cravings, solved. This easy stir-fry comes together in minutes and packs lots of veggies, so you get that satisfying bowlful without the carbs of rice.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Black pepper, to taste

How to Make It:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok, add garlic until fragrant.
2. Add broccoli and bell pepper; stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
3. Add shrimp; cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.
4. Splash in coconut aminos; toss to coat.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and pepper before serving.

Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of chili flakes to the oil for heat.

FAQ

What makes shrimp recipes good for keto?

Shrimp is naturally low in carbs and high in protein, making it a great base for keto meals. Most keto shrimp recipes use fats like butter, olive oil, or creamy sauces, which help keep you full and fit the low-carb lifestyle.

Can I use frozen shrimp in these recipes?

Absolutely. Just make sure to thaw and pat them dry before cooking for the best texture. It’s a real time-saver for busy nights.

How long can I store leftover keto shrimp dishes?

Most shrimp recipes last up to 2–3 days in the fridge. Store them in airtight containers and reheat gently so the shrimp don’t get rubbery.

What are the best keto sides for shrimp recipes?

Great pairings include cauliflower rice, sautéed greens, zucchini noodles, or a crisp green salad—anything fresh and low in carbs.

Conclusion

There’s just something about shrimp—it makes keto cooking feel a whole lot more exciting, even on nights when you’re in a dinner rut. Each of these recipes delivers comfort without carb overload, all while keeping prep and cleanup pretty minimal. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just eat well on a Tuesday, these 12+ keto shrimp recipes for low-carb comfort can fit right into your real-life routine. Don’t be afraid to mix and match spices or swap in your favorite veggies. Trust your tastebuds, enjoy every bite, and let shrimp be your shortcut to easy, flavorful meals. Happy cooking.