40 Best Keto Shrimp Recipes

Explore 40 delicious Keto Shrimp Recipes that are low in carbs, but big on flavor. Enjoy favorites from Shrimp Scampi, Coconut Shrimp and Bang Bang Shrimp to Shrimp Cakes, Fried Shrimp and the best Shrimp Cocktail you’ll ever make! There’s something for everyone in this tasty and easy to make collection.

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Let’s face it, trying to find a quick and easy low carb meal on a weeknight can be a real struggle. Well, hopefully that’ll all change with this collection of Keto shrimp recipes.

Shrimp are so versatile to cook and can handle most any flavor profile. These healthy shrimp recipes are wholesome, homemade and regardless of how you prefer your shrimp prepared, this roundup has you covered. 

Are There Carbs in Shrimp?

This is one of the most commonly questions and there’s great news for anyone following Keto or a low carb diet. Shrimp only contain a trace amount of carbohydrates per serving.

Are Shrimp Keto Friendly?

Shrimp are a very nutritious option for those on Keto or a low carb diet. For 6 ounces there are 34 grams of protein in shrimp, approximately 1 gram of carbs and zero sugars. This makes shrimp a perfect source of protein while keeping your carb intake to a minimum.

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Helpful Tips on Buying Shrimp:

  • Look for fresh, domestic, wild-caught shrimp when available.
  • If you have to buy frozen, look at the ingredients. It should just say, “shrimp and water.”
  • Select the size shrimp based on your recipe. The size determines the cooking times.
  • To make Keto shrimp recipes in a jiffy, select shrimp that have are already peeled and deveined. If you can’t find them already peeled, look for ones that have been split down the spine. This makes peeling so much easier.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask to touch and smell the shrimp at your grocery store or fish market. You want to avoid shrimp with a strong “shrimpy,” or ammonia-like smell or those with a slimy or soft texture

There’s literally something for everyone in this collection. These Keto shrimp recipes include low carb creamy sauces, grilled, spicy, lemony and savory flavors. All are delicious, healthy and are sure to be family approved!

How to Select the Right Size Shrimp Based on Count:

Shrimp are usually sold based on the count per pound. You can use this chart when deciding what size you need.

Extra Small61-70
Small51-60
Medium41-50
Medium Large36-40
Large31-35
Extra Large26-30
Jumbo21-25
Extra Jumbo16-20
Shrimp Cakes stacked up on white plate with spicy mayo dripping from the top

Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Mayo

These Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Mayo dipping sauce is a quick and easy dinner loaded with flavor. Loaded with tender shrimp, fresh veggies and fried until golden.
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dipping fried shrimp in cocktail sauce in white bowl with lemon and parsley on side

Keto Fried Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

This recipe for Keto Fried Shrimp with Sugar-Free Cocktail Sauce features golden-crisp jumbo shrimp coated in a gluten-free, low-carb breading.
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Chimichurri Shrimp Avocado Bowl with sour cream and chopped cilantro on top

Chimichurri Shrimp Avocado Bowls

This Chimichurri Shrimp Avocado Bowl is packed with tender shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion.
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Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers on white oval platter with avocado ranch sauce on side

Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

These Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp are perfectly tender, juicy, and bursting with fresh, zesty flavor!
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closeup of Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi with lemon slices and chopped parsley

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

With this delicious Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi recipe, you'll get tender, succulent jumbo shrimp tossed in a garlicky lemon butter sauce.
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Keto Shrimp Alfredo in skillet with serving spoon

Keto Shrimp Alfredo

This Keto Shrimp Alfredo is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor thanks to juicy jumbo shrimp and a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce.
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bang bang shrimp being dipped into bang bang sauce in white cup

Keto Bang Bang Shrimp

This Keto Bang Bang Shrimp made by frying tender lightly breaded shrimp, tossed in a homemade Bang Bang Sauce is a copycat version of the Bonefish Grill favorite!
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Chimichurri Shrimp in skillet with sauce and fresh herbs in back

Chimichurri Shrimp

This easy Chimichurri Shrimp is a bold, flavorful dish with juicy shrimp tossed in zesty homemade chimichurri sauce.
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overhead view of Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice in skillet with lemon slices

Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice

This Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice is made with tender shrimp sautéed in a classic lemony, garlic, butter and white wine sauce.
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Shrimp Cocktail on white oval platter with cocktail sauce, parsley and lemon wedges

Best Shrimp Cocktail

This recipe for the Best Shrimp Cocktail features succulent jumbo shrimp paired with a zesty, homemade cocktail sauce.
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overhead view of Keto Shrimp Po'Boy on white plate

Shrimp Po’ Boy

This easy recipe for a Keto Shrimp Po' Boy brings crispy fried shrimp, cool veggies and a soft keto bun together in the ultimate sandwich.
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seasoned shrimp on guacamole and cucumber slice

Avocado Shrimp Bites

These Avocado Shrimp Bites feature tender shrimp seasoned with a flavorful chili lime sauce, served over creamy guacamole and crisp slices of cucumber.
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overhead view of Shrimp Cobb Salad in oval platter with dressing annd veggies in background

Shrimp Cobb Salad

This nutritious Shrimp Cobb Salad is packed with perfectly sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Shrimp

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Shrimp is filled with succulent shrimp and tender veggies, allowing you to experience all the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in every single bite.
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas with tortillas in foil on side

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Juicy succulent Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas made with strips of tender peppers and onions, are loaded with amazing robust flavors that's sure to satisfy your Mexican food cravings.
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salad with rows of shrimp avocado tomatoes peppers onions in glass bowl

Shrimp Avocado Salad

This delightfully delicious Shrimp Avocado Salad features perfectly seasoned, tender pan-seared shrimp and crisp veggies that are drizzled with an easy homemade dressing!
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closeup of chili lime shrimp with lime wedge

Chili Lime Shrimp

Chili Lime Shrimp is quick, easy and brimming with the most incredible robust flavor.
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Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice

This quick and easy Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice features juicy shrimp and tender veggies infused with savory Asian flavors.
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Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp with lemon slices

Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp

With just 4 ingredients, this blackened Air Fryer Shrimp is one of the fastest and most delicious recipes you’ll ever make!
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Grilled Cajun Shrimp on white plate with cajun butter on side

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

These grilled Cajun shrimp skewers are so quick and easy with minimal prep and served with the most amazing garlic butter sauce.
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baked shrimp on baking sheet with butter being spooned over

Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

Tender and succulent shrimp baked with buttery garlic makes for a delicious and quick weeknight meal that can be ready in under 20 minutes!
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coconut shrimp being dipping into sauce

Keto Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

Tender succulent shrimp are breaded with coconut, fried and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
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Creamy Keto Cajun Shrimp with Palmini

Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy cajun Alfredo sauce served over Palmini linguine. This easy Keto weeknight dinner only takes 15 minutes to make and has amazing flavor!
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closeup of buffalo shrimp in lettuce wraps

Easy Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Wing fans you will love this quick and easy Low Carb recipe! All the great flavors of buffalo wings are in these tasty shrimp over buffalo cole slaw, and served in lettuce wraps!
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closeup overhead view of Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette

Marinated and grilled tender shrimp over a fresh green salad and topped with a tangy apricot vinaigrette.
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Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Bang Bang Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Bang Bang Sauce

Lime cilantro slaw topped with zesty shrimp, diced avocado and bang bang sauce, all wrapped in tender butter lettuce leaves!
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closeup shrimp salad in 1/2 avocado

Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado

This refreshing shrimp salad stuffed into an avocado is quick and easy to make!  It makes the perfect Keto friendly lunch or dinner when you want something light!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet with chopped parsley

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet

This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet is loaded with tender, succulent shrimp and a beautiful array of flavorful vegetables.
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Lime Cilantro Shrimp Salad in white bowl with 2 lime slices

Lime Cilantro Shrimp Salad

This quick and easy Lime Cilantro Shrimp Salad recipe is filled with tender, succulent shrimp and fresh crisp veggies. It’s tossed in a homemade lime cilantro dressing that’s cool and creamy.
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Sheet Pan Shrimp and Veggies

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Veggies

This recipe for Sheet Pan Shrimp and Veggies is bursting with perfectly seasoned shrimp and a colorful mix of fresh veggies. It’s a quick and easy meal, ideal for busy weeknights.
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Air Fryer Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp on white oval platter

Air Fryer Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp

These savory Air Fryer Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp feature tender, succulent jumbo shrimp wrapped in crispy prosciutto and cooked to perfection. Quick, easy and packed with flavor, they make the perfect delicious appetizer or weeknight dinner.
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Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp Ceviche

This easy Shrimp Ceviche recipe is zesty, cool and so refreshing! Made with tender, marinated shrimp and fresh veggies, it’s perfect served at parties as an elegant appetizer or at home for a light meal or savory snack.
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asian shrimp tacos on white plate with yum yum sauce drizzled on top

Asian Shrimp Tacos

These Asian Shrimp Tacos are filled with perfectly seasoned shrimp and crisp Asian slaw served in soft, warm tortillas. They’re topped with a drizzle of Yum Yum Sauce that gives them great flavor.
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Mexican shrimp cocktail in a glass with lime slice

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is fresh, zesty and packed with bold flavors in every bite. Juicy shrimp, crisp veggies and a tangy tomato-lime sauce make it the ultimate chilled appetizer or light meal.
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Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl in a skillet with serving spoon

Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl

This Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl is an easy skillet dinner with tender shrimp, sautéed veggies, and an irresistible Asian sauce. No wrappers, no frying, just all the good stuff in a meal that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Strawberry Shrimp Salad with Avocado

Strawberry Shrimp Salad with Avocado

This Strawberry Shrimp Salad with Avocado is loaded with juicy roasted shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh strawberries, creating the ultimate flavor combo. It’s quick, colorful, and packed with flavors that make every bite a little sweet, a little savory, and completely irresistible.
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Air Fryer Asian Shrimp Skewers

Air Fryer Asian Shrimp Skewers

These easy Air Fryer Asian Shrimp Skewers are packed with bold flavors from garlic, ginger, and the perfect touch of heat. Delicious for a quick dinner, these sweet and spicy shrimp skewers pair well with almost any side you love.
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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp being dipped into hot honey sauce in white cup

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Golden brown, crispy and coated with sweet-sticky heat, these Hot Honey Fried Shrimp pack serious flavor in every bite. They’re completely gluten-free and sugar-free, with zero compromise on crunch or flavor.
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close up of Shrimp alla Vodka in white dish

Keto Shrimp alla Vodka

Classic vodka sauce with jumbo juicy shrimp served over zucchini noodles and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese!
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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

This Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp recipe delivers tender, juicy, and flavorful shrimp from the freezer to your plate in just 15 minutes. Add a simple side, and you’ll have the perfect busy weeknight meal.
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I hope you have found these Keto recipe ideas helpful! If you decide to make any of these, please leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed them!

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