Why This Recipe Is So Good
Uh, hello! It only takes 5 minutes to cook – 10 minutes total including prep! The lemon juice and garlic work perfectly together for a bright but garlicky shrimp and sauce.This recipe is crazy easy to make but delicious enough for company.The ingredients are simple but healthy and unprocessed. You likely already have them on hand in the house, too!It’s naturally healthy, low carb, and keto, and this recipe is easy to make paleo or Whole30 compliant.
How to Make It
It’s really simple! Start with quality, fresh ingredients:
Medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined. You can leave the tail on or take it off.Butter, preferably organic and unsalted.Fresh lemon juice.Fresh garlic, minced.Dry white wine.Salt and freshly cracked black pepper.Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these lemon garlic shrimp over:
Long pasta, like angel hairZucchini noodles, for a low carb or paleo optionMashed potatoesRice or cauliflower rice
I like to serve this lemon garlic shrimp with:
Grilled or broiled asparagusRoasted broccoliPan-fried zucchini rounds
Tips
Use a garlic press to make this recipe even quicker and easier.Buy peeled and deveined shrimp to make prep foolproof.Use fresh lemon juice – trust me! It makes a big difference in the flavor of this dish.Use medium or large shrimp.
Make It Paleo, Whole30, or Dairy Free
If you’re paleo or on Whole30, switch out the butter for ghee.If you’re on a Whole30, replace the white wine with compliant chicken broth.If you’re dairy free, swap the butter for vegan butter, like Miyoko’s. This recipe is naturally low carb and keto.
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Lemon Garlic SalmonHealthy Shrimp and GritsQuick Chimichurri Shrimp SkewersHealthy Bang Bang Shrimp
