You’ll want to eat this keto garlicky shrimp and broccoli slowly, savoring every delicious bite! Only 5 grams net carbs in each serving, too!
What Is Garlicky Shrimp
Garlicky shrimp and broccoli skillet an entree with plump, large shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli in a creamy tomato sauce. The real star of the show is the freshly minced garlic. Use as much as you can handle!
It permeates the shrimp and broccoli, adding flavor to every bite. This is a meal that you’ll be proud to share with everyone – even people that aren’t on keto.
It’s everything you love about homecooked meals. The full-bodied sauce, shrimp, and veggies can be served with almost any side, too.
Shopping List
Before you make keto garlicky shrimp and broccoli, you’ll need this list of ingredients from the store. All of the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Olive Oil
- Large Shrimp
- Minced Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Broccoli Florets
- Butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Tomato Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
Ingredient Swaps
There are a few different ingredient swaps you can make in these keto garlicky shrimp and broccoli. If you change the recipe, let me know. I’d love to hear!
- Chicken Broth – Either chicken stock, vegetable broth, or vegetable stock will work.
- Broccoli – Use cauliflower as an easy substitute.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – To keep it dairy-free, use canned coconut milk.
- Italian Seasoning – Create your own Italian seasoning blend with basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme.
Best Spices For Shrimp
Shrimp has such a delicious flavor by itself that you don’t have to pile a bunch of spices on top. That’s why most people agree that garlic is the best spice to add to it.
But if you want to add something else to the shrimp, go with milder, earthy flavors. Things like onion powder or rosemary are slightly sweet and will bring out the brininess of the shrimp.
What To Eat With Shrimp
Shrimp and broccoli is one of my favorite keto everyday meals. Start out with some easy cauliflower rice, or serve the sauce on top of your favorite low-carb pasta.
If you really like shrimp, then some keto shrimp croquettes would taste delicious with it. Or make your favorite low-carb sides, like zucchini ribbons with bacon or keto BLT coleslaw.
Storing It
Store leftover shrimp and broccoli in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Add the creamy sauce with it.
This recipe freezes really well, too. Just place it all in a freezer-safe container or food storage bag and it will stay fresh in the freezer for up to six months.
Making It
Here are the step by step pictures that you’ll need to make this filling and delicious keto garlicky shrimp and broccoli recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 5 net carbs per serving
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the heated skillet. Saute until browned and cooked through.
Toss in 2 tsp of the garlic, and saute for another 30 seconds. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, and pour in the chicken broth.
Mix in the broccoli, cover and simmer until the broccoli is done to your liking. Stir in the remaining garlic, and saute for another 30 seconds.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then remove and set aside.
Melt the butter in the skillet.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and tomato sauce.
Season with the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the parmesan cheese.
Return the shrimp and broccoli to the skillet, and toss to coat in the sauce before serving.
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Keto Garlicky Shrimp and Broccoli
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tsp Minced Garlic divided
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/3 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the heated skillet. Saute until browned and cooked through.
- Toss in 2 tsp of the garlic, and saute for another 30 seconds. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and pour in the chicken broth.
- Mix in the broccoli, cover and simmer until the broccoli is done to your liking.
- Stir in the remaining garlic, and saute for another 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and tomato sauce.
- Season with the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Return the shrimp and broccoli to the skillet, and toss to coat in the sauce before serving.
Notes
Broccoli Recipes
If you enjoyed this shrimp and broccoli recipe, then here are some more delicious ways to cook with broccoli. All of the recipes below are low-carb and full of flavor.
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