Easy Low Carb Shrimp Scampi from your instant pot or pressure cooker, this one cooks fast! Put it on top of some low carb noodles for a quick dinner.
Why I Love This Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Fast. Done in under 30 minutes. 15 to be exact.
- Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe.
- Low Carb. 6 net carbs per serving. Even less if you skip the low carb noodles.
- Protein Packed. Stay fuller longer with 17 grams of protein per serving.
- Yummy. Shrimp. Butter. Cheese. Pasta. Does it get any better than that?
What Kind Of Shrimp Should You Use?
Since this recipe is made easy in your Instant Pot, you will want to use frozen shrimp. If you use defrosted or fresh shrimp, it will likely overcook under pressure.
What Kind Of Pasta Should You Use?
For this recipe, I used a low carb pasta. I know that it isn't the cheapest or easiest to find option. So if you're cooking for family members that aren't eating low carb, feel free to use linguine or angel hair.
Just remember that for every cup of pasta, you need to add 2 cups of liquid so it cooks thoroughly.
This is also delicious served over shirataki noodles. You'll want to cook them separately if you go this route.
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi
I wanted to make something relatively high in protein and fat, low in carbs but also family friendly because I don't feel like making something else for a son who is selective about what he eats.
This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi went together quickly and definitely doesn't need an Instant Pot, although that's how I made mine.
When we eat this Low Carb Shrimp Scampi, my husband and I will eat very little of the pasta, and lots of sauce and shrimp. My son can enjoy all the pasta he wants and everyone can be happy. Nutritionally, this packs quite a hefty protein punch, which means hopefully I'll stay full for longer.
Yes, you absolutely can. It's actually one of the easiest dinner solutions when you're eating low carb. It's super low in carbs and very filling.
Butter. Ok, it's more than just butter, but that's what makes it so delicious. You will also want to add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and a little chicken broth. This sauce is totally customizable, though. You can add a variety of other seasonings to make this your perfect low carb meal.
Though most people will traditionally thicken this sauce with a little cornstarch or flour, this isn't a good low carb solution. I try to thicken my keto shrimp scampi with a little half and half or parmesan cheese.
How To Make This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Melt the butter in the Instant Pot or saucepan.
- Add in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is slightly browned 1-2 minutes.
- Add the paprika and then the frozen shrimp, salt, pepper, and noodles.
- Pour in the broth. If using broth, don't add salt above.
- Cook under pressure for 2 minutes and use quick release.
- Turn the pot to Saute, add in half and half and cheese, and stir until melted.
Want More Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes?
- Instant Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
- Low Country Shrimp Boil
- Risotto with Shrimp
- Shrimp with Coconut Milk
- Clam Chowder with Shrimp
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 pound Shrimp, frozen
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 cups Carbanada noodles, (uncooked)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Kosher Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the Instant Pot or saucepan.
- Add in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is slightly browned 1-2 minutes.
- Add the paprika and then the frozen shrimp, salt, pepper, and noodles.
- Pour in the broth. If using broth, don't add salt above.
- Cook under pressure for 2 minutes an use quick release.
- Turn the pot to Saute, add in half and half and cheese, and stir until melted.
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Kate Vance
Sorry, but I am confused. Your comment states that you need two cups of liquid for each cup of uncooked noodles. But the recipe calls for 2 cups of uncooked pasta and 1 cup of broth. I don't want to make this and ruin a pound of shrimp because I didn't add enough broth or had too much. Please clarify!
Iso
Made this over the weekend and it was fantastic. Everyone loved how it turned out and I appreciated how easy everything came together. I have a feeling that this recipe will be a weekly regular.
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Pj Rowe
What can you serve with shrimp scampi?
URVASHI PITRE
I usually just do steamed veggies. If you’re not low carb, you can do french bread slices and dip them in the sauce
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May Bochette
Can I substitute with 8.8 oz of fettuccine noodles instead Carbanada noodles just as long as fluid is above pasta?
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I just made this for my family and it’s super delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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Delicious and super easy!