{"id":2360,"date":"2025-07-13T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipeblog.soulpen.in\/recipe\/keto-lemon-garlic-butter-shrimp-recipe-in-18-minutes\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T15:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:00:06","slug":"keto-lemon-garlic-butter-shrimp-recipe-in-18-minutes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/recipeblog.soulpen.in\/?recipe=keto-lemon-garlic-butter-shrimp-recipe-in-18-minutes","title":{"rendered":"Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe in 18 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe in 18 Minutes<\/h1>\n<p>Busy keto warriors rejoice \u2013 this lemon garlic butter shrimp delivers restaurant-quality flavor in less time than it takes to stream your favorite show! Perfect for low-carb meal prep or impressing last-minute guests, our zesty skillet shrimp combines bright citrus notes with rich butter and pungent garlic in a sauce that\u2019ll have you licking the spoon (keto-approved, of course).<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clockwise from top right:<\/strong> Juicy shrimp bathed in golden garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon wedges<\/p>\n<h3>The Keto Power Trio<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ready in <strong>18 minutes flat<\/strong> \u2013 faster than takeout<\/li>\n<li>Only <strong>2g net carbs<\/strong> per serving<\/li>\n<li>72% fat content from quality butter and olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled &amp; deveined)<\/li>\n<li>4 tbsp unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>6 garlic cloves (minced)<\/li>\n<li>1 lemon (juiced + zested)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Pat shrimp dry and season with salt\/pepper<\/li>\n<li>Sear shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove<\/li>\n<li>Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter with garlic and red pepper flakes (1 min)<\/li>\n<li>Stir in lemon juice\/zest. Return shrimp to pan<\/li>\n<li>Toss to coat and garnish with parsley<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Swap butter for ghee if dairy-sensitive<\/li>\n<li>Add 1\/4 cup Parmesan for extra richness<\/li>\n<li>Serve over zucchini noodles for complete meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nutrition Per Serving<\/h3>\n<p>Calories: 280 | Protein: 25g | Net Carbs: 2g | Fat: 20g<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Pair with cauliflower rice or roasted asparagus. For special occasions, add pan-seared scallops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Busy keto warriors rejoice \u2013 this lemon garlic butter shrimp delivers restaurant-quality flavor in less time than it takes to stream your favorite show! 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