Ingredients
🦐 For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
🥣 For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth of flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🥒 For the Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles):
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Zoodles
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from heat and set aside (avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess).
🍤 Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, stir, and set aside.
🧀 Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
🥄 Step 4: Assemble the Dish
- Add the shrimp back into the sauce, mixing well to coat them evenly.
- Serve over a bed of zoodles, ensuring everything is well coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
✔ Don’t overcook shrimp! They cook fast and become rubbery if left on heat too long.
✔ Use fresh parmesan for the best flavor—pre-shredded versions contain anti-caking agents that can affect the sauce’s texture.
✔ For extra creaminess, stir in 2 oz of cream cheese when making the Alfredo sauce.
✔ Make it spicier by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
✔ Swap the zoodles for spaghetti squash or shirataki noodles if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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