This Keto Shrimp Scampi makes the perfect quick and delicious low carb dinner recipe! Tender, buttery shrimp, swimming in garlic and parsley, served on delicate ribbons of spaghetti squash? It’s a healthy meal the entire family will love!
Keto Shrimp Scampi is coming in hot (scroll directly for recipe below,) but in other news I’ve got a boatload of other keto spaghetti squash recipes coming up here on IBIH, because after almost a year of living in Belize with nary a spaghetti squash to be found – they are suddenly EVERYWHERE.
I’m not complaining mind you – I was, and still am, very excited to have stocked up on spaghetti squash these last few weeks.
I’m also broke now, because they are crazy expensive like so much of the non tropical produce you can get here.
#islandlifeproblems
In my previous non-keto life, shrimp scampi was one of my go-to recipes on weeknights, or when we were having a big group of friends over. It literally comes together in minutes – throw just a few flavorful ingredients together in a pan, cook for just a few short minutes, and you’re done.
Just because I don’t eat pasta anymore, there’s no reason not to enjoy all the other perks of this classic dish – and so I give you this easy keto shrimp scampi recipe – made with spaghetti squash of course.
Now if spaghetti squash is hard to get where you are, or you just don’t want to spend eleventy billion dollars on one for this keto shrimp scampi recipe – feel free to serve this over spiralized zucchini noodles (aka. noodles) and it will be just as good!
Or, if your non-keto family just has to has their pasta – no problem, just make the keto shrimp scampi as is, then serve yours over a keto friendly veggie noodle and theirs on the traditional kind.
We’re 100% about solutions and preventing family mutiny over here. 😅🙌🏻
If you forego the parmesan cheese on top (I just teared up a little) and replace the white wine with chicken or veggie broth, then this easy keto shrimp scampi recipe is not only low carb, but also Paleo and even Whole 30 compliant.
There is so much winning in this keto shrimp scampi scenario – seriously delicious, super easy, and incredibly healthy. I can’t even with how awesome this is right now.
As always, can’t wait for you guys to try this and report back!
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Easy Keto Shrimp Scampi – Low Carb
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Quick and delicious, this easy keto shrimp scampi comes together in just minutes and is served over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. Low carb, Atkins, Gluten Free and Paleo/Whole30/SCK options.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (I used sauvignon blanc)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan.
- Add the garlic and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the wine, salt, black pepper, red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook 2 – 3 minutes or until opaque.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti squash.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired (optional)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Keto Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 276
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 6g net
- Protein: 31g
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Keto Shrimp Scampi
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Kristi Southern says
Great dish. I too live in Belize and know the joy of finding spaghetti squash. I spiralize all kind of vegies; peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, saute a bit and toss for a very colorful meal. Hubby likes as well.
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Emmy says
I used either too much lemon juice or zest, or maybe both. Just eyeballed it and didn’t measure. I had made some sauteed mushrooms so I added those and it brought the flavors back right. Really enjoyed though next time, I’ll add more liquid because the want enough of the yummy sauce. Thanks for the recipe!
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JoKing says
I have never thought of using spaghetti squash with shrimp scampi. I love spaghetti squash. I need to try this next time!
Cat G. says
Made this for dinner last night and it was ah-mayyyy-zing. Even my non-keto non veggie eating husband devoured it. I put a crap load of red chillies and used veggie broth instead of wine and it was so so good. Even brought the leftovers for lunch today. Will definitely be making this again soon.
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Scott Dinerman says
My favorite recipe!!
Kaity D says
This was DELICIOUS! I cut the recipe in half and the sauce was a little skimpy for me at the end, so I added 1/2 cup of cream, and it was so good! My non-keto husband loved it as well!
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Kathy Healy says
I made this tonight. I have never in my 57 years bought or made a spaghetti squash. Boy have I been missing something! This was fabulous! I made it exactly as directed and my husband and son loved it too! Looking forward to trying more from you!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Congrats on your first spaghetti squash Kathy! Glad you all enjoyed the recipe!!!
Linda says
this looks delicious. does the nutrition and portion info include the spaghetti squash or is it just for the shrimp scampi? thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes it includes the spaghetti squash!
Karl says
butter isn’t paleo but ghee is. would you use the same amount of ghee as butter in this recipe to make it truly paleo?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes!
Crystal Snow says
You had me at…. ERRY WHERE..LOL! Trying this tonight and yes I’m excited!
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anna drake says
Loved it!
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Meagan says
This sounds delicious! Is there a substitute for the white wine?
Marilyn says
Chicken broth substitutes for white wine
Ankita Nimbalkar says
Wow, this looks heavenly ! Was bored of garlic butter prawns, will definitely try this !
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Tami carr says
This is amazing! So much flavor and not greasy. The spaghetti squash was the perfect complement. I loved this recipe and will make it again and again!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Tami! We love this one too and I have enough spaghetti squash hoarded in my fridge to make it several more times! ?
Stefanie G says
Can you post how many servings your recipe(s) make? Thank you in advance. We love this one!
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Dee Gee says
Looks terrific! I’d love to make it when my in-laws come over. How many people does it serve? Thanks.
Stephanie says
Going to try this with chicken, as I have a shellfish allergy. Yes, you may cry for me. :(
DavetteB says
If you can eat fin fish, you can scampi any white fish you like.
HTH
Joanne says
This looks so delicious! How do you cook your spaghetti squash?
Christine Anderson says
Oh my this looks amazing! Definitely going to try this over the summer as I’m planning on planting spaghetti squash again. I had 2 plants last year & we had spaghetti squash coming out our ears, LOL.