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Best 15 Keto Shrimp Recipes

Published on Sep 7, 2024. Updated on Jun 1, 2026. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

Ready to try some amazing keto shrimp recipes? Since shrimp is low in carbs, high in omega-3 fatty acids, and versatile, it's perfect for your keto friendly recipes.

Keto Shrimp Recipes

There are so many different things you can do with shrimp and a simple search will give you a ton of different recipes that you can enjoy while on the keto diet.

With these keto-friendly shrimp recipes, you'll find everything from shrimp appetizers to flavorful skillet meals the whole family will love.

Palmini Pasta Shrimp Stir Fry

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This keto friendly pasta shrimp stir fry dish will bring some amazing flavor to the table. Shrimp is seasoned with pepper, bullion, thyme, and some cayenne pepper and served with palmini pasta for a filling keto friendly dinner.

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Keto Shrimp BBQ Skewers

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Made with a homemade spicy BBQ sauce, this plump and juicy shrimp is perfect for grilling. These BBQ keto shrimp skewers are a quick and easy meal that is great for when you need a and delicious dinner or want an excuse to use the grill.

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Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

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Seasoned shrimp is simmered in a curry sauce with onions, garlic, and aromatic spices to make this easy shrimp dinner. It's filling on its own but you can also serve it with bread or a side to make it a complete meal. It will definitely be one of your favorite keto shrimp recipes!

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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

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Season some frozen shrimp and cook it in the air fryer for those busy nights when you don't have a lot of time to put dinner on the table. Serve with your favorite sides and you have a quick and painless dinner everyone will enjoy.

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Keto Blackened Shrimp

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The best way to make blackened shrimp is in a cast-iron skillet. Cooking it in a cast iron skillet gives the shrimp so much more flavor than cooking it any other way. This easy dish is perfect for when you need a quick and flavorful recipe to add to your keto shrimp recipe collection.

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Spicy Green Beans and Shrimp

keto friendly Spicy Green Beans and Shrimp
Photo Credit: www.kalynskitchen.com

This sheet pan keto shrimp dinner recipe is a one pan meal that's quick and easy. It is a spicy dish with red pepper flakes and Cajun seasoning mixture but you can tone down the heat or take it up a notch if you'd like by adjusting the amount of seasoning used.

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Italian Shrimp Baked

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This flavorful Italian shrimp bake will be an easy dish the family will enjoy. Use a keto-friendly Italian dressing mix or make your own homemade Italian seasoning mix to make this delicious baked keto shrimp dinner recipe.

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Cucumber Shrimp Bites

keto friendly Cucumber Shrimp Bites
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Perfect for when you need a delicious and refreshing appetizer or keto shrimp snack. Sliced cucumbers are topped with an avocado mixture and cooked shrimp that's been flavored with aromatic spices. Sprinkle on some fresh parsley to top it off.

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Keto Shrimp Skillet

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This keto shrimp skillet is made with a creamy parmesan cheese and spinach sauce that's made with heavy cream and is a low-carb dinner recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes. Use fresh shrimp and spinach for the best results with this easy recipe.

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Easy Shrimp Fajitas

Easy Keto Easy Shrimp Fajitas
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Seasoned shrimp and fresh peppers are sauteed in olive oil in a large skillet to make this keto shrimp fajita recipe. You can turn them into traditional fajitas with low carb tortillas or serve over cauliflower rice for a filling meal.

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Keto Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash

Keto Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
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Spaghetti squash is stuffed with tender shrimp, peppers, and onions that have been flavored with a mixture of spices. It's a filling dish that'll fit perfect in your low-carb diet rotation or keto shrimp recipe collection.

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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

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Cucumber shrimp salad makes a great option for a summer side or easy lunch. This is a recipe that only takes a few minutes to make so you can whip it up in no time. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to enjoy later.

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Shrimp Ceviche

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Marinate shrimp in a fresh citrus and lemon juice mixture and add some freshly sliced tomatoes and garnish to make this easy side, appetizer, or easy weeknight dinner. Serve this easy keto friendly shrimp recipe with your favorite side or scoop the mixture into lettuce wraps.

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make this lemon and garlic jumbo shrimp. The minced garlic and lemon juice create a yummy garlic sauce that pairs well with the shrimp.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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Wrap strips of bacon around shrimp and cook it in the air fryer for a tasty snack. The best thing about this low-carb recipe is that doesn't take much time to make.

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Keto Shrimp Alfredo

Keto Shrimp Alfredo
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Here's a flavorful shrimp dish that that's worth making. Served over your favorite broccoli, vegetables, or zucchini noodles and everyone enjoy the flavors of this family dinner.

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Tayo Oredola
Tayo Oredola

Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.

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