10 Keto Shrimp Recipes (2024)

This is a roundup of 10 of the best, tried and tested Keto Shrimp Recipes. They’re all simple, easy and above all, delicious! Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto. (Often Paleo and Whole 30 approved too!)

I like to keep a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer at all times. They cook extremely fast, making it perfect for quick gourmet meals. These recipes all use simple, fresh ingredients to create drool-worthy meals in minutes!

Is Shrimp Okay On A Keto Diet?

First things first, you’re probably wondering if shrimp can be eaten on a keto diet. Well, yes! Shrimp is very much Keto-friendly, since it contains practically zero carbs.

On top of being very low carb, it is also very high in protein and a great source of various vitamins and minerals. (Go check out this fun article from verywellfit.com about the various health benefits of shrimp!)

So, without further ado – let jump right into our list of delicious Keto Shrimp Recipes:

1. Greek Shrimp Salad with Warm Lemon Butter Dressing

It’s the lemon butter dressing takes this keto shrimp and spinach salad recipe to the next level. It is absolutely perfect for a light, but filling lunch.

You’ll need just 9 fresh ingredients and 15 minutes total!

The Ingredients:

Nutrition:

• Calories: 235kcal
• Net Carbs: 4g

Find this recipe HERE at livingchirpy.com

2. Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms

You don’t need much to create this flavorful keto shrimp recipe. Quick, easy, and delicious! It would go great with cauliflower rice and a side salad.

All you need is 11 simple ingredients and 30 minutes total!

The Ingredients:

Nutrition:

• Calories: 313kcal
• Net Carbs: 4g

Find this recipe HERE at juliasalbum.com

3. 20-Minute Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

This dish is one of my go-to favorites. You can whip it up under 30 minutes and it tastes divine! It’s a healthy and easy one pot keto shrimp recipe that is perfect for dinner. Just add a simple side salad and you’re good to go!

Needs just 7 fresh ingredients and 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

(Nutritional Information Not Provided)

Find this recipe HERE at paleonewbie.com

4. Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Bites

These keto shrimp guacamole bites will be a hit for sure. This recipe serves the shrimp on a little sweet potato crisp, but you can easily substitute it for a cheese crisp! (That’s what I would do!)

This easy keto shrimp recipe needs just 5 fresh ingredients (plus some pantry staples) and 30ish minutes total!

The Ingredients:

Nutrition:

1. Calories: 70kcal
2. Net Carbs: 2g

Find this recipe HERE at joyfulhealthyeats.com

5. Sweet Potato and Kale Shrimp Skillet

The mix of sweet and more bitter flavors in this dish work really well with the shrimp. Once again, using just a few ingredients, but generating lots of flavor. It’s a delicious keto one pan meal!

This meal needs just 4 fresh ingredients and 25 minutes total!

The Ingredients:

*The recipe calls for sweet potato, but I would substitute this with butternut squash.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 265kcal
• Net Carbs: 18g (This will be significantly less if you use butternut squash instead of sweet potato)

Find this yummy keto shrimp recipe HERE at primaverakitchen.com

6. Sheet Pan Roasted Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini

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Nourishing Paleo Chicken Soup Recipe

Make things easy for yourself with this easy and simple sheet pan dinner. All you need to do is some slicing, spicing, and then just pop it into the oven!

You’ll need just 5 fresh ingredients and 30ish minutes total!

The Ingredients:

Nutrition:

• Calories: 230kcal
• Net Carbs: 6g

Find this recipe HERE at beachbodyondemand.com

7. Thai Shrimp Soup

Who doesn’t love the simple (but complex) flavors of Thai food. This yummy soup is not only a delicious keto-approved shrimp recipe, but a delicious way to eat shrimp in general. The flavor profile is to-die for!

You’ll need just 8 fresh ingredients and 30 minutes total!

The Ingredients:

(Nutritional information not provided.)

Find this recipe HERE at kitscoastal.com

8. Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

This yummy keto shrimp and broccoli recipe is easy and delicious! A quick shrimp stir fry that is perfect for lunch!

It needs just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes.

The Ingredients:

*Use a honey substitute that is suitable for the Keto diet.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 268kcal

Find this recipe HERE at homemadehooplah.com

9. Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Coconut shrimp? Spicy mango dipping sauce? Say no more! I’m drooling. This easy keto shrimp recipe needs just 4 fresh ingredients for the shrimp and 4 fresh ingredients for the sauce. Plus, you’ll only need about 30 minutes total to throw this yummy recipe together.

The Ingredients:

*The creator of the recipe mentions that you can also use Cajun Creole Seasoning instead of individual spices.

For The Dipping Sauce: You’ll need yoghurt, mango chunks, jalapeño and fresh cilantro.

(Nutritional Information Not Provided)

Find this recipe HERE at hungryhobby.net

10. Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli

We all know crab cakes, but how about shrimp cakes? Looks good to me! This is actually one of my favorite keto shrimp recipes on the list. The shrimp cakes are deliciously flavored. The dipping sauce is to-die for. It’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

This recipe has a pretty long ingredients list, but many of the things you might already have in your fridge and pantry.

The Ingredients:

(Nutritional Information Not Provided)

Find this recipe HERE at kitscoastal.com

In Conclusion:

There are endless ways to prepare shrimp...(had to restrain myself from making a Forrest Gump movie reference), and as many ways to make it Keto-friendly.

Shrimp is a great ingredient, because it’s healthy, nutrient-packed and can be kept on hand, in the freezer, for all kinds of easy meals. This is perfect for days when you don’t have a lot of time to cook or time to stop in at the grocery store.

I hope you got the shrimp inspiration you were looking for!

Did You Make One Of These Keto Shrimp Recipes?

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[This Keto Shrimp Recipes roundup was first published on March 7, 2017 and was updated on March 17, 2020 to include more helpful information about each recipe!]