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Keto Million Dollar Shrimp Alfredo - Rich, Creamy, And Weeknight Easy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp: 1.5 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • Butter: 3 tablespoons, divided
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic: 4–5 cloves, minced
  • Heavy cream: 1.5 cups
  • Cream cheese: 4 ounces, softened and cubed
  • Parmesan cheese: 1 cup freshly grated (extra for serving)
  • Chicken or seafood stock: 1/3 cup (low-sodium)
  • Lemon: Zest of 1 lemon + 1–2 teaspoons juice
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes: Optional, to taste
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Low-carb base: 4 cups zucchini noodles, shirataki noodles, or roasted spaghetti squash

Method
 

  1. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and stay juicy.
  2. Warm your base: If using zucchini noodles, lightly sauté in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes to soften. For shirataki, rinse and quick-sauté to remove odor. For spaghetti squash, warm gently. Set aside.
  3. Sear the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate. Do not overcook.
  4. Sauté the garlic: Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When melted, add garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Don’t brown the garlic.
  5. Build the sauce: Pour in the stock and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Enrich and thicken: Whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes, gently bubbling, to thicken slightly.
  7. Add the cheese: Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan in small handfuls until melted and glossy. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Brighten it up: Add lemon zest and a small squeeze of juice. Taste and adjust—more zest for aroma, more juice for brightness.
  9. Finish the shrimp: Return shrimp and any juices to the skillet. Simmer 1 minute to warm through. Fold in parsley.
  10. Serve: Spoon the Million Dollar Shrimp Alfredo over your keto base. Top with extra Parmesan and a crack of black pepper.