Indulge, in a tantalizing experience with Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp, a dish that caters to the keto lifestyle while offering an explosion of flavors, with every bite. Picture succulent shrimp coated in an creamy sauce infused with the goodness of lemon and the savory essence of garlic. Each mouthful brings together a blend of savoriness and buttery richness. Whether you’re a keto follower or simply seeking an delectable meal this culinary masterpiece is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

• Start by melting the butter in a skillet, over heat. Then add the garlic.
• Cook it until it becomes fragrant, which should take around 1 minute.
• Next place the shrimp in the skillet in a layer making sure they don’t overlap.
• Cook them until they turn pink on one side, 2 minutes. Flip them over. Continue cooking until both sides are pink.
• After that pour in the lemon juice. Sprinkle some lemon zest and red chili flakes (if desired).
• Stir everything together well to ensure that the shrimp are coated with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
• Finally season with salt and black pepper according to your taste preference.
• To finish off garnish with parsley, before serving your Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp immediately.

Does Lemon Cook Raw Shrimp?

Certainly the sourness of lemons has the ability to “cook” shrimp, like the way ceviche is prepared. When you marinate shrimp, in lemon juice the acidic nature of it alters the proteins resulting in a cooked texture. Nevertheless for flavor and safety reasons we suggest actually cooking Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp.

What Foods Go with Shrimp?

Shrimp goes well with a variety of side dishes. If you’re making Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp you might want to try some keto options, like zucchini noodles cauliflower rice or a nice fresh green salad. If you’re not following a keto diet you could also serve it with pasta, steamed rice or some crusty bread to soak up all that lemon garlic butter sauce.

Health Benefits of Shrimp in a Keto Diet

Shrimp is not just tasty. It also contains nutrients that are beneficial, for our health. With its high protein content, vitamins and minerals shrimp can be an inclusion, in a keto diet. Additionally the omega 3 fatty acids found in shrimp are known to support heart health.

Serving Suggestions for Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

The Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is delicious, on its own. You can enhance your meal by pairing it with zucchini noodles that’re keto friendly or a refreshing green salad. The freshness of the vegetables perfectly complements the shrimp dish.

Final Thought

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp proves that keto friendly meals can be both healthy and delicious. This dish encourages you to savor every mouthful indulge in the blend of flavors and appreciate the joy of good food.