Creamy Keto Shrimp Linguini - Only 5 Ingredients!

Indulge in a rich and satisfying creamy keto shrimp linguini that's both delicious and guilt-free! This dish combines tender, juicy shrimp with a luscious garlic cream sauce, all served over a bed of low-carb, keto-friendly noodles. Packed with flavor and healthy fats, it's the perfect meal to satisfy your pasta cravings without derailing your diet.

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Keto Seafood Dish

Whether you're following keto or just looking for a healthier alternative, this creamy shrimp linguini is a must-try for any seafood lover! And if you don't have any low carb pasta or don't want to make any homemade keto pasta, you can simply eat the creamy shrimp on a bed of riced cauliflower or even just eat it out of a bowl!

Types of Keto Pasta

In todays day and age, the number of different varieties of keto pasta are fairly numerous. Here are some of the approved keto noodles or noodle alternatives that you can find online or in most grocery stores:

• Zucchini noodles (zoodles): Spiralized zucchini is a popular low-carb alternative.
• Shirataki noodles: Made from konjac root, these noodles are extremely low in carbs.
• Spaghetti squash: When cooked, the flesh of this squash forms spaghetti-like strands.
• Palmini noodles: Made from hearts of palm, these are low-carb and keto-friendly.
• Cabbage noodles: Thinly sliced cabbage can serve as a noodle substitute in various dishes.
• Egg noodles: Made from a mixture of eggs and cream cheese or almond flour for a low-carb option. Check out my Keto Lasagna recipe to find out how to make these quick and easy keto noodles!
• Cauliflower gnocchi: A keto-friendly twist on traditional gnocchi, using cauliflower as the base.
• Almond flour pasta: Pasta made from almond flour for a low-carb, gluten-free option.
• Cognac noodles: Made from glucomannan, a keto-approved fiber found in the root of the konjac plant.
• Carbe Diem: This commercial brand is higher in carbs and does contain wheat, but also weighs in at 24 grams of fiber leaving only 16 grams of net carbs per serving.
• Liviva: Liviva is made with pea protein, mulberry leaf and konjac. Packed with high-quality plant-based protein, high in fiber, with no additives or preservatives, this brand only has 8 grams of net carbs per serving and 27 grams of protein.

Creamy Keto Shrimp Linguini Instructions

I can honestly say that I think this may be one of the easiest recipes on my blog. Here is a quick run down on the steps on making this easy keto seafood dish:

Step 1 - Melt the butter

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Continue to cook the butter, stirring frequently until it just begins to brown. Remove the saucepan immediately from the heat (Browning the butter adds a nice and slightly "nutty" flavour which I love but you omit this step if you wish!)

Step 2 - Add the cream and cheese

• Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the Parmesan and stir until the cheese has fully melted (If the cheese does not fully melt, return the saucepan to the burner set on low until all the cheese has melted)
• Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce ingredients for about 30 seconds

Step 3 - Cook the shrimp and toss in the sauce

• Pan sear the shrimp (see below for instructions) and once pink, add the sauce to the pan and stir until combined.

Step 4 - ENJOY!

• Serve the creamy keto shrimp over keto pasta, riced cauliflower or enjoy with a spoon!

How to cook shrimp in a pan

Here is the methodology that it recommended by America's Test Kitchen:

1. Lightly Oil Shrimp (Not Skillet). Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of oil in a bowl. This coats the shrimp evenly and encourages contact with the cooking surface so that browning is uniform, not spotty.

2. Season with allulose. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of allulose on the shrimp to boost browning and underscore sweetness. Feel free to omit this step but you may not get the nice browning effect.

3. Start Cold in a Slick Pan. Add shrimp in a single layer (tightly packed is OK) to a cold nonstick or carbon-steel skillet. A cold start means the shrimp will heat up gradually, so the muscle won’t contract and buckle, and the shrimp will be less likely to overcook. The slick surface ensures that flavorful browning sticks to the food and not to the pan.

4. Flip and Finish Off Heat. Once the shrimp are spotty brown and pink at the edges on the first side (3 to 4 minutes), cut the heat and quickly turn each piece, letting residual heat gently cook the shrimp the rest of the way.

More Keto Lent Recipes

Here are some additional keto lent recipes you might enjoy:

• Easy Keto Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
• PSMF Air Fryer Fish Bites
• Skillet Coconut Ginger Fish - Dairy-Free and Keto
• How to Make Instant Pot Soy Ginger Fish - PSMF
• Healthy Keto Teriyaki Salmon Bites
• How to Make Smoked Salmon without a Smoker - Salmon Lox Recipe
• Quick and Easy Salmon Teriyaki Poke - PSMF recipe
• Quick and Easy Keto Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon for One

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