Easy Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This easy Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a quick meal. With just a few ingredients and one-pan, you’ll easily be able to make this restaurant quality dish at home. In this post, I share how to make Shrimp Scampi for Keto, Paleo, Low-carb, Atkins, and Whole30. I also give tips for Keto Side Dishes to pair this keto shrimp recipe like zoodles and spaghetti squash.

Why share a Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi recipe?

Shrimp Scampi is one of those dishes that is naturally perfect for keto, low carb, and Whole30. It has just a few simple, all-natural ingredients, healthy fat, and a protein. 

However, if you’re keto, Whole30 or low carb, there are some substitutes and things to keep in mind when having this dish. I’m including tips in this recipe that will help you stay on track. 

Ingredients in Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Besides the shrimp, this recipe has 10 ingredients. You’ll notice that you probably have most, if not all of these, in your pantry and refrigerator. 

• Shrimp
• Olive Oil
• Butter
• Shallots
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Parsley
• Pinot Grigio or No Sugar Added Chicken Broth
• Lemon Juice
• Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes

This Shrimp Scampi is featured in my Ultimate Keto Surf and Turf.

What is the best keto-friendly wine for this dish?

As we all know, shrimp scampi includes white wine. Depending on the wine that you choose, this could mean unintentionally loading your dish with carbs. In this recipe, I’m using Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio is a dry white wine and is naturally low in carbs. Each serving (~1/2 cup) adds about 3g net carbs to the dish. 

Can I make Keto Shrimp Scampi without wine? 

I use wine in this dish and in cooking generally because it adds a great flavor. If you would like to omit the wine from this dish, an easy substitute for the white wine is chicken stock or broth.

How should I make this dish if I’m on Whole30?

Substitute the White Wine for Chicken Broth

If you are on Whole30, then you should be sure to omit the white wine because one of the rules of Whole30 is no alcohol.

As mentioned above, you’d simply use an equal amount of chicken stock or broth. Besides the wine, another important thing to be aware of is added sugar that chicken stock or broth.

Be Sure your Chicken Stock has No Added Sugar

Since Whole30 requires you to omit all forms of added sugar, make sure that sugar is not in your stock or broth ingredients.

Some Whole30, no added sugar chicken broths are:

• Bare Bones
• Pacific Foods
• Imagine Foods

You should substitute the butter for ghee

As I mentioned in my easy Whole30 dinner recipes post, one of the common substitutes for butter is ghee. Since this dish uses butter, then you might consider replacing the butter. 

What goes well with Keto Shrimp Scampi?

Cauliflower Rice Risotto or Zoodles

I made this dish during Valentine’s Day and served it with Cauliflower Risotto. You could also double the sauce and have this with zoodles. They’re pretty easy to make at home (click to learn how to make zucchini noodles using Wholesome Yum’s guide). 

Keto Garlic Bread

The Shrimp Scampi sauce would also taste perfect with my recipe for Parmesan Bread Bites. You might also try these almond flour biscuits. 

Easy Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites

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Dessert

If you want an easy keto dessert to pair with this, I’d highly recommend Easy Keto Cheesecake Brownies or my Low Carb Carrot Cake. 

How many carbs are in Garlic Shrimp Scampi?

This Keto Shrimp Scampi recipe has 3g net carbs. It also does not have any added sugar or flours to thicken the sauce. 

At Red Lobster, this dish has 7g net carbs. 

How does this Shrimp Scampi compare to Red Lobster Garlic Shrimp Scampi?

There is really no comparison between homemade dishes and those picked up while out. Besides tasting better, you get to control all of the ingredients and their quality. 

This recipe is super flavorful, but also a better version of the Red Lobster Garlic Shrimp Scampi because:

1. It tastes AMAZING
2. Has 3g fewer carbs per serving
3. Has 100 fewer calories per serving

Love shrimp? Check out these other Keto Shrimp recipes:

If you are a shrimp lover, like me, then you’ll love any of these Keto Seafood recipes and these Keto Shrimp Cakes. You might also check out these other recipes, like my Keto Shrimp Curry, from around the site. 

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Easy Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

An easy, garlicky, and buttery Keto Shrimp Scampi recipe that has all the tips to keep it low carb, free of added sugar and perfect for Whole30.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Keto Shrimp Recipe, Keto Shrimp Scampi

Servings: 4

Calories: 344kcal

Author: Davinah S. Smith

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Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp I used 16/20
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot sliced thinly
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup Pinot Grigio or No Sugar Added Chicken Broth
• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

• Heat a medium skillet to medium heat
• Add olive oil, shallots and garlic to a pan and cook until translucent (~3 minutes)
• Add Pinot Grigio, salted butter, and lemon juice to the pan and allow to reduce by half (~5)
• Add parsley, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper and stir. 
• Add in the shrimp and cook until pink (~3 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat.

Recipe Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Easy Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 316mg105%

Sodium 1278mg53%

Potassium 144mg4%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 0g0%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 710IU14%

Vitamin C 12.5mg15%

Calcium 178mg18%

Iron 2.8mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nutritional DisclaimerThe nutritional information comes from Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. The nutritional information for any recipe will vary based on the exact product you use and the brand. I do not include erythritol or sugar alcohols in the final carb or net carb count as it does not have any impact on my blood glucose levels. Before starting keto or a low-carb eating plan, you should consult your doctor. I am sharing my personal experiences and none of the information included in my recipes or throughout the site should be taken as medical advice.