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    Published: May 22, 2021 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Keto Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

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    keto shrimp and broccoli skillet

    This super easy Low Carb Shrimp & Broccoli Skillet meal is a winner! With just a few simple staple ingredients, you will have a healthy, gluten-free, and keto-friendly meal on the table in minutes. Juicy shrimp and crisp broccoli, all in a garlic butter sauce with no shortage of lemon juice, a little wine, shallots, and some spices.

    keto shrimp and broccoli skillet with parmesan cheese shavings

    If you love good one pan meals like us, you're going to love this one. For us, we love a good shrimp recipe. Shrimp is always in our freezer. It's so easy to whip this dish up for dinner on busy weeknights.

    Looking for more delicious shrimp recipes? Be sure to try our grilled smoked sausage and shrimp skewers, our very popular steak and seafood skillet, or this spicy keto shrimp bisque!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️Why we love this recipe
    • 🥦Ingredients
    • ✏️Ingredient notes
    • 📖Instructions
    • ✨Tips & tricks
    • 💭Frequently asked questions
    • 🍅More veggies to add
    • 🍽More recipes to try
    • 🛒Shop this recipe
    • 🥣Reheating & storage
    • 🌟Leave a review!
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Community

    ❤️Why we love this recipe

    • Simple ingredients - Most ingredients for this dish can be found in your pantry, freezer, and fridge, or picked up at your local grocery store.
    • Quick & easy - A family favorite for busy days, this delicious dish is made in one large skillet for easy cleanup. Plus, it's ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep and cooking time!
    • Naturally gluten free & low carb - Nothing funky about these ingredients, it can suit multiple diet types and is naturally free of lots of allergens. It can easily be made dairy free as well. This dish is only 5 net carbs per serving, making it perfect for the keto diet.

    🥦Ingredients

    ingredients to make a keto shrimp and broccoli skillet with text to denote the ingredients.

    ✏️Ingredient notes

    You can find the full quantities and nutritional information in the recipe card.

    • Broccoli - Frozen or fresh broccoli florets will work for this dish, though fresh would be better. To save time, use a bag of broccoli that has been pre-cut.
    • Shrimp - Use any raw shrimp you like, you'll just want to make sure they're peeled and deveined, you can leave the tails on if you like. Whatever you prefer. We opt for jumbo shrimp.
    • Unsalted butter - For amazing flavor. You can substitute for olive or avocado oil if you prefer.
    • Shallots & garlic - The major flavor components of this dish!
    • Seasonings - You can season this dish however you like. We love using red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
    • Lemon juice & zest - Packs so much flavor into this skillet. Plus, the brightness of lemon really complements seafood.
    • White wine or broth/stock of choice - You can use whatever you prefer here. We used some dry white wine, but seafood or chicken broth or stock work great. You can even make your own stock with shrimp shells if you want to amp up the flavor.

    📖Instructions

    🔪Prep work

    • Thaw shrimp (if frozen).
    • Peel, and devein shrimp.
    • Mince garlic, and dice shallots.
    • Cut broccoli into florets, or just use pre-cut broccoli.
    • Zest and juice lemon.
    • Measure seasonings, salt, pepper, oil, butter, wine, and garnishes.

    Season & cook the shrimp

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with a good pinch of salt, pepper, cayenne, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Make sure to reserve some of the seasonings for seasoning other components of the dish later on.

    seasoning shrimp in a bowl with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

    Once the skillet is hot, add 3 tablespoons of butter, then shrimp in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the shrimp in batches.

    Sear shrimp for about one minute on each side (for jumbo shrimp), or until the internal temperature reaches at least 120°F. Once all shrimp are cooked, remove set aside on a plate. Don't clean the pan.

    searing shrimp in an enameled cast iron skillet.
    seared shrimp in a skillet.

    Pro tip: Smaller shrimp will cook faster, and shrimp cooks very fast! You want to make sure the color of the shrimp is no longer translucent, and a light pink color. Overcooking shrimp leads to tough, rubbery shrimp that shrinks in size.

    Add aromatics

    In the same pan, add the remaining butter with the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, then add in the garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    cooking shallots in butter in a skillet and stirring with a wooden spoon.

    Add liquids

    Pour in the broth or wine, along with the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer to reduce the alcohol and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    cooked shallots in butter with garlic and seasonings.
    hand pouring wine into a skillet with cooked shallots, garlic, and seasonings.

    Steam & season broccoli

    Add in the broccoli along with salt, and remaining dry seasonings. Toss to coat with the buttery garlic shallot and lemon sauce, and cover to steam over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the broccoli has softened.

    cooking broccoli in a skillet with seasonings.
    softened broccoli in an enameled dutch oven.

    Add back shrimp

    Add the shrimp back to the skillet, toss again, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the shrimp back up.

    keto shrimp and broccoli skillet with well seasoned shrimp.

    Garnish & serve!

    That's it! Simply adjust seasonings to taste, then garnish with optional parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon wedges. Dig in!

    skillet full of keto shrimp and broccoli with parsley, lemon wedges, and parmesan cheese.

    ✨Tips & tricks

    • You can leave the tails on or off for the shrimp, it's a matter of preference. 
    • Use whatever size shrimp you prefer. We generally prefer large shrimp, but smaller shrimp can be used. The cooking time for the shrimp will depend on the size of the shrimp. 
    • Season to taste! We like things with a little bit of a spicy kick, so keep this in mind when seasoning your food.
    • Feel free to use either white wine, or a broth or stock of choice. You can also make your own stock with a bit of seasoning, water and shrimp shells for extra flavor. 
    • Fresh broccoli will work best and release the least amount of moisture. To use frozen, prepare according to the package instructions before adding to the skillet.
    • Onions can be substituted for shallots. Alternatively you could use onion powder and garlic powder in place of fresh ingredients in a pinch. 

    💭Frequently asked questions

    Can pre-cooked shrimp be used?


    Technically yes, but it's not our top recommendation. Raw shrimp cooks so quickly, while pre-cooked shrimp will turn rubbery so quickly. We honestly rarely recommend using pre-cooked shrimp for most of our recipes, unless it's a cold recipe, that is!

    If you must use cooked shrimp, add to the skillet after broccoli is cooked, cover, and allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. You will definitely need to season the sauce and broccoli more heavily if you go this route, as the shrimp will not have any seasoning on it.

    🍅More veggies to add

    Want to add more vegetables to this dish? Here are some of our top suggestions, you can't go wrong!

    • Cauliflower florets or cauliflower rice
    • Bell peppers
    • Mushrooms
    • Jalapeños
    • Zucchini or zucchini noodles
    • Snap peas
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Cabbage & more!
    close up shot of juicy seared shrimp with parmesan and parsley

    🍽More recipes to try

    Need more delicious ideas for your low carb diet? Here are a few of our favorites!

    • Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham
    • Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
    • Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Need more ideas? Be sure to check out this massive list of over 85+ low carb and keto friendly recipes on our site!

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    hand holding a wooden spoonful of keto shrimp and broccoli over a skillet.

    🥣Reheating & storage

    This recipe is the best enjoyed on the day it's made, but it's also good for meal prep. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Here are our best tips for reheating.

    • In the oven: To reheat, place in a 350°F oven for roughly 5 -10 minutes or so to warm though.
    • Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until everything is warmed through.
    • The microwave: Always an option, but we recommend reducing the power to half power and heating in short increments of 15-20 seconds. The microwave will make your shrimp tough quickly, so keep a close eye on it.

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    📖 Recipe

    keto shrimp and broccoli skillet with a spoon, lemon wedges, parsley, and parmesan cheese.

    Keto Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

    This super easy low carb keto skillet meal is a winner! With just a few simple staple ingredients, you will have a healthy, gluten free and keto friendly meal on the table in minutes. Juicy shrimp and crisp broccoli, all in a garlic butter sauce with no shortage of lemon juice, a little wine, shallots, and spices.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    The seasonings:

    • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon)
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

    The rest of the skillet:

    • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided  
    • 1 medium shallot, diced 
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced 
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
    • 4 ounces dry white wine (can use vegetable, seafood or chicken broth or wine)
    • 12 ounces broccoli florets (about 2 medium broccoli crowns)
    • Parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon wedges for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with a good pinch of salt, pepper, and the seasonings. Reserve some seasonings for later.
    • Once the skillet is hot, add 3 tablespoons of butter, then shrimp in a single layer, don't overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the shrimp in batches.
      Sear shrimp for about one minute on each side (for jumbo shrimp), or until the internal temperature reaches at least 120°F. Once all shrimp are cooked, remove set aside on a plate. Don't clean the pan.
    • In the same pan, add the remaining butter with the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, then add in the garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the broth or wine, along with the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer to reduce the alcohol and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add in the broccoli along with salt, and remaining dry seasonings. Toss to coat with the buttery garlic shallot and lemon sauce, and cover to steam over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the broccoli has softened. Add the shrimp back to the skillet, toss again, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the shrimp back up.
    • That's it! Simply adjust seasonings to taste, then garnish with optional parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon wedges. Dig in!
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    • You can leave the tails on or off for the shrimp, it's a matter of preference. We prefer to use jumbo shrimp. The cooking time for the shrimp will depend on the size of the shrimp. 
    • Season to taste. 
    • Feel free to use either white wine, or a broth or stock of choice. You can also make your own stock with a bit of seasoning, water and shrimp shells for extra flavor. 
    • Fresh broccoli will work best and release the least amount of moisture. To use frozen, prepare according to the package instructions. 
    • Onions can be substituted for shallots. Alternatively you could use onion and garlic powder in place of fresh ingredients in a pinch. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Amanda says

      August 03, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      I added mushrooms and asparagus. Great filling meal!

      Reply
      • Briana says

        August 03, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        That's so great to hear Amanda! Love those tasty additions, too!

        Reply
    2. Jeffrey Sugden says

      October 08, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Keto Shrimp and Broccoli recipe was awesome 🤩 Thank you Brianna.

      Reply
      • Briana says

        October 09, 2021 at 12:45 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks so much for trying it and for the kind review! 🙂

        Reply

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