Keto Shrimp Scampi with Spring Squash

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    15 min

Keto Shrimp Scampi with Spring Squash

25 ratings

This simple skillet is about as keto as it gets: lean protein, low carb vegetables, and a buttery sauce to fatten things up. Shrimp Scampi is made with flavors of onion and peppers. At your discretion, you can add in a splash of white wine or the more keto-friendly white wine vinegar.

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    2.6 g

  • Fiber

    1.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.6 g

  • Protein

    5.9 g

  • Fats

    16.4 g

182 cals

Keto Shrimp Scampi with Spring Squash

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp Raw

    Shrimp Raw

    10 large

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Onion Powder

    Onion Powder

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    ⅛ tsp

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 teaspoon

  • Yellow Squash by Essential Everyday

    Yellow Squash by Essential Everyday

    5-undefined ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Butter, Salted

    Butter, Salted

    2 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice, Fresh

    Lemon Juice, Fresh

    ½ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

15 min

  • Step 1

    Thin-slice the yellow squash and toss in a small mixing bowl with the second amount of salt and pepper. Set this aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Peel and devein your shrimp and toss them in a mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, onion powder, red pepper, and olive oil.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Toss the shrimp in a pan over medium heat and cook for just about 3 minutes - until the shrimp are pink on both sides.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Reduce the heat to low and melt the butter in the pan. Toss the sliced squash into the pan and cook until the squash is tender - about 4 minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice at the very end of cooking to toss the ingredients together.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Serve right away. At your discretion you may garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, or parmesan cheese.
    Step 5

Comments 18

  • Angieb1212

    Angieb1212 16 days ago

    Amazing! Could put my fork down!

    • KirstenGeorge

      KirstenGeorge 3 years ago

      Great dish! I added garlic, Parmesan cheese, and zoodles. Total was 6g carbs 229 calories.

      • PropitiousKale238057

        PropitiousKale238057 4 years ago

        I did add a little garlic powder and more lemon juice than they suggested. Was absolutely amazing!

        • StupendousRadish912147

          StupendousRadish912147 4 years ago

          You don't use garlic in this shrimp scampi? I thought scampi was a garlic dish, I'm sure it tase wonderful without but is the recipe correct?

          • Jellybeana

            Jellybeana 4 years ago

            Garlic is used in scampi and lots of it, you are right!

        • Lmb2020

          Lmb2020 5 years ago

          Easy to make and so delicious. I didn't have raw shrimp, only cooked, and it still worked out. I put everything in at the same time so the shrimp was warmed up while the squash cooked.

          • Brie0517

            Brie0517 5 years ago

            Would I be able to substitute zucchini for the squash?

            • Escorgie

              Escorgie 5 years ago

              Yes! Yellow zucchini is fabulous!

          • Annie T

            Annie T 5 years ago

            I absolutely loved this dish! I was surprised at how filling and tasty it was! My bf loves it too, and he is not doing keto. This so far is my fav dish!

            • Nikki0638

              Nikki0638 5 years ago

              First recipe I’ve tried on here and it was so delicious! Even my non keto boyfriend approved!!

              • alondralozano

                alondralozano 5 years ago

                my favorite dish I’ve ever tried from this app!!

                • Anonymous

                  Anonymous 5 years ago

                  Where is the lemon juice added?

                  • recipewriter

                    recipewriter 5 years ago

                    Please add the lemon juice at the very end of cooking in Step 4. Thank you for pointing out this error!

                • pennydebell

                  pennydebell 5 years ago

                  Loved it!!

                  • Anonymous

                    Anonymous 5 years ago

                    Easy to make & yummy! I added a spinach salad with it & it was great!

                    • Aliciagrace

                      Aliciagrace 5 years ago

                      Very tasty and the best part, easiest I ever made!

                      • TheSunshinesToday

                        TheSunshinesToday 5 years ago

                        This was easy to make and very satisfying.

                        • Ljone029

                          Ljone029 5 years ago

                          Great!!