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Shrimp is one of my favorite foods so I decided to round up some of the best keto shrimp recipes that you need to be making right now! All of these include low-carb substitutes for shrimp recipe favorites like Bang Bang Shrimp & General Tso Shrimp. This collection is perfect for keto shrimp lovers and those looking for an easy, keto-friendly lunch and dinner meal ideas.
Why Share Shrimp Recipes:
Seafood is quick to make, but also super light in calories. Considering the shrimp lover in me, I decided to create a guide of low-carb shrimp recipes that are absolutely drool-worthy and AMAZING!
In this guide, you’ll find 21 healthy shrimp recipes that you need to be making RIGHT NOW!
Keto Shrimp Recipes
If you love shrimp, then you'll enjoy this collection of keto shrimp recipes. Includes low-carb substitutes for popular favorites like Bang Bang Shrimp. You'll also find a range of cooking methods like making shrimp on the stove-top, in the oven, on the grill, or in your air fryer.
Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Grain-free, No-Added Sugar)
Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp is one of my favorites. When I started keto, I ditched this dish because the sauce is filled with sugar. Instead of getting rid of this dish from my life forever, I decided to remake it. Using coconut flour, a crunchy cheese snack and a recipe for Easy Keto-friendly, Low Carb Sweet Chili Sauce, my keto dreams came true! This recipe is on the table in 20 minutes.
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Shrimp
Use my easy lemon garlic butter sauce to make this baked shrimp recipe in minutes.
Keto Orange Peel Shrimp
Keto Chinese Orange Peel Shrimp is my remake of the classic sweet and spicy orange peel shrimp or chicken recipe that you can pick up at P.F. Chang’s. Using keto-friendly sweeteners and orange extract instead of orange juice, this is easily one of my favorite keto Chinese takeout recipes to make at home.
Easy Keto Shrimp Tacos
If you're a fan of Taco Tuesday, you must try this Mexican-inspired shrimp taco recipe! To keep the carbs low, I use a cheese taco shell instead of regular tortillas.
Keto & Low Carb Breaded Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp is one of my favorite keto air fryer recipes. It only takes a few minutes to make and can be modified for a lot of flavor combos like Bang Bang Shrimp and Coconut Air Fried Shrimp. This is great as part of a salad or as a keto appetizer.
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo [+VIDEO]
Add my cajun shrimp, homemade keto alfredo sauce to your favorite low-carb pasta for this comfort food dish!
Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp [+Video]
Make cajun shrimp in your air fryer in less than 15 minutes using fresh or frozen shrimp. Add broccoli to make it a meal.
Easy Cast Iron Pan-Seared Shrimp
These Easy Cast Iron Whole30 Shrimp are one of the easiest low-carb shrimp recipes that you can find! With only 3 ingredients and one pan, these are the perfect way to have a quick, shrimp meal. I love pairing these with my cilantro-lime rice or marinated boneless New York Strip Steak. They also taste great topped with chimichurri sauce.
Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits
Shrimp and Grits is the "comfortest" of comfort foods. This keto remake combines bacon, chorizo, shrimp and cauliflower rice to give you all the flavor without the carbs or grains. This recipe requires a bit of prep, but there's enough for leftovers, making this the perfect 2-day meal.
Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi is one of those dishes that easily becomes keto-friendly, low carb and perfect for Whole30. However, there are some sneaky ways that sugar and carbs can overtake the dish. This recipe is easy, garlicky, buttery, and delicious! It includes tips for wine selection (and substitutions) as well as recommendations for no sugar added broths. This recipe takes 15 minutes to complete. It pairs perfectly with Cauliflower Risotto and is featured as one part in The Ultimate Keto Surf and Turf.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Foil Packets
A light and healthy shrimp meal that can be baked in the oven on cooked on the grill!
Easy Keto Sweet and Sour Shrimp
A quick and easy recipe for a take-out favorite that can be paired with my cauliflower fried rice.
Easy Crispy Buffalo Fried Shrimp
All the flavor of buffalo wings, but with shrimp. Enjoy this with my homemade blue cheese dressing.
Keto Indian Shrimp Curry Recipe (Whole30)
On a cold day, this is a recipe that will definitely warm you up. Filled with Fresno peppers, warm Indian spices, and coconut milk, this dish is a real pleaser. If you're not a fan of spicy food, then you can easily substitute the hot peppers for bell peppers.
Keto Gumbo Recipe
Gumbo is a southern staple. Make this easy recipe with just a few ingredients.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp w/ Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce
Bacon makes everything taste better, including shrimp. Enjoy this easy recipe in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
One Sheet Pan Parmesan Shrimp and Asparagus
Make a shrimp meal on a sheet pan using this easy recipe.
Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Make shrimp alfredo with zoodles using this popular recipe.
Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Kabobs
These Shrimp Kabobs are spicy and sweet. They're separated by red onions and green bell peppers. They're awesome for those who love to grill in winter or for those wanting to add a paleo or low carb option to the BBQ menu. These take 10 minutes to cook, but will require some time to marinate!
Keto Shrimp Primavera
This dish is ready to eat in 30 minutes. It's creamy & cheesy and only has 8 ingredients. This would be perfect for a weeknight family meal or a comfort food special occasion.
Low-Carb General Tso’s Shrimp and Broccoli
If you're like me then you love Chinese Take-out. This General Tso Shrimp dish is sure to cure your take-out cravings. Logan from Better Than Bread Keto recreated General Tso sauce with no-sugar-added ketchup, Lakanto, and some other common pantry ingredients. This dish will be on the table in 25 minutes.
Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Shrimp
I love the idea of making seafood in an air fryer. These Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers are perfect for seafood lovers who don't want to bother with a grill. They're perfect for keto, but also those looking for a Whole30 Shrimp recipe. These are all set in 13 minutes. So, they're included on my list of 20+ easy keto recipes for a game day or a crowd!
Keto Cajun Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
This Cajun Shrimp Salad includes bacon and a homemade cilantro lime dressing. Do I even have to say more?! Each layer of this dish is packed with flavor. It's ready in 20 minutes and is probably one of the easiest and tastiest ways to get in all of your veggies.
Kylie Archer says
My kids are becoming obsessed with prawns, so I’m saving this list!
Chris Collins says
I love shrimp so much so this roundup is right up my street! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Danielle Wolter says
I am getting an airfryer for xmas, so can’t wait to try the air fryer shrimp. Awesome roundup of shrimp recipes. Love the bang bang shrimp idea.
Dannii says
There are so many delicious recipes here to try. I am going to make a couple of them at the weekend.
Jessie says
I am not much of a seafood eater but my daughter LOVES seafood, I am going to save this one and let her pick a few to try some time.