Flavorful Low-Carb Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Love alfredo sauce? Want a low carb alfredo sauce? This keto-friendly Shrimp Alfredo is a delicious version of the original that won't ruin your new healthier lifestyle. You won't miss anything but the carbs with this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Medium sized shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 Cloves garlic
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 3/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, coat with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the heat and keep warm.
- In the same skillet where you cooked the shrimp, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Mix in 2 cloves of minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds stirring often.
- Pour in 1 ¾ cups of heavy whipping cream, and cook down for 2-3 minutes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Stir in 1 ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste, and cook the sauce down until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve over a bed of broccoli, broccoli noodles or other keto-friendly vegetables of your choosing.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 336mgFiber: 0.3g
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