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One Pot Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce (Whole30, Keto)

Last Updated on September 22, 2021 by Jean Choi 8 Comments

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This quick and easy creamy garlic shrimp recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish and it’s fantastic over pasta, zoodles, rice, or cauliflower rice! You’ll love the cheesy garlicky flavor coating the juicy shrimp.

One Pot Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce served in a bowl

If you love easy and flavorful one pot shrimp recipes, this dish might soon become your favorite. We enjoy shrimp quite often in our home, and this 10 minute creamy garlic shrimp is just too easy and delicious. It’s a wonderful main dish and goes so well over rice, cauliflower rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles. It’s also Whole30, paleo, and keto, with healthy and simple ingredients!

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

This keto and Whole30 shrimp recipe comes together in no time. Best of all, it tastes like a fancy dish you spent way longer than 10 minutes on. The buttery cream sauce with a hint of garlic and cheesy flavor complements the juicy and meaty shrimp so well. It’s perfect for a dinner party or a busy weeknight meal, and appropriate for any time of the year.

Adding cooked shrimp to creamy garlic sauce in a pan

Ingredients in Creamy Garlicky Shrimp Skillet

  • shrimp: Large shrimp work best. Make sure they are peeled and deveined before cooking.
  • salt & pepper
  • ghee: You can easily make your own, and purchase it online.
  • garlic
  • coconut milk: Full-fat coconut milk will work best, because you want the sauce to be thick and creamy to coat the Whole30 garlic shrimp.
  • nutritional yeast: This is a paleo and vegan alternative to cheese that’s gluten free and dairy free. You can purchase it at organic grocery stores or online.
  • lemon juice
  • parsley
  • red pepper flakes
Shrimp in a skillet in creamy sauce, sprinkled with parsley and red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Once you have all the ingredients on hand, making this recipe is quick and easy. Here’s how to make creamy garlic shrimp in just 10 minutes:

  1. Use a paper towel to pat the shrimp dry and toss with salt and pepper to coat.
  2. Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Once sizzling hot, add shrimp in a single layer then cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Heat the remaining ghee in the same skillet.
  5. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add coconut milk, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast (if using parmesan, add at the end). Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  7. Turn off heat, then stir in shrimp and lemon juice.
  8. Serve warm, sprinkled with parsley and red pepper flakes. Add parmesan cheese, if using.
plump and juicy cooked shrimp in a pan

Frequently Asked Questions about This Keto & Whole30 Shrimp Recipe

How do I make this creamy shrimp keto?

There are a few ingredients substitutions you can make for the sauce if you want to make this creamy shrimp keto. The recipe itself is low carb already. However, if you want to add more fat and are fine with consuming dairy, you can use heavy cream instead of coconut milk and parmesan cheese instead of nutritional yeast.

What can I serve this with?

Because the sauce is so amazing and flavorful, I would serve with anything that can soak up that sauce. Some ideas are rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or any kind of pasta.

How do I reheat leftovers?

You can keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently heat in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. You can also add the shrimp in creamy garlic sauce to a saucepan, and heat on low on the stovetop until heated through.

Can I freeze this 10 minute creamy garlic shrimp?

I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. Coconut milk or any cream-based sauces separate when defrosted. Try to eat within a few days of making it! It’s best enjoyed immediately.

Shrimp served in a bowl

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creamy garlic shrimp in a bowl with a fork and lemon

One Pot Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce (Whole30, Keto)

This quick and easy creamy garlic shrimp recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish and it's fantastic over pasta, zoodles, rice, or cauliflower rice! You'll love the cheesy garlicky flavor coating the juicy shrimp.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy garlic shrimp recipe, creamy garlicky shrimp skillet, creamy shrimp keto, one pot shrimp recipes, paleo shrimp cocktail, whole30 garlic shrimp, whole30 shrimp
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream, for keto
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast or grated parmesan, for keto
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry and toss with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Once sizzling hot, add shrimp in a single layer then pan fry for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tbsp of ghee in the same skillet.
  • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in coconut milk, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast (if using parmesan, wait to add at the end). Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Turn off heat, then stir in shrimp and lemon juice to coat in the sauce.
  • Serve warm, sprinkled with parsley and red pepper flakes. Add parmesan cheese, if using.
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce (Whole30, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 3)
Calories 395 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 216mg72%
Sodium 1256mg55%
Potassium 452mg13%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 274IU5%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | September 23, 2021

Comments

  1. Shannon says

    October 17, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Could a different protein be used in place of the shrimp as I have an allergy to it? The sauce looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 18, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Sure! You can use chicken or even scallops. You’ll just have to change the cook times so the protein cooks all the way through.

      Reply
  2. Holly Sanders says

    January 12, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this is so easy and so, so tasty!! The sauce goes well with anything. My teens normally don’t like shrimp, but tonight they said they loved it and want it again. Thank you for another great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      Ah I love it when I hear that the whole family loves one of my recipes!

      Reply
  3. NaKayla says

    March 24, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Who knew whole30 could taste this good 😉 so much flavor!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 24, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      So glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  4. Dara says

    September 11, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  5. Mel says

    October 18, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Thanks again for another wonderful recipe 😋

    Reply

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