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.
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi
I’m cranky and stressed so clearly it’s time to cook because that is what relaxes me. But because I’m cranky, it also needs to be simple.
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 dish went together quickly and definitely doesn’t need an Instant Pot, although that’s how I made mine.
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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, and so be less cranky. Fingers crossed!
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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 low carb pasta, (uncooked)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 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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Nutrition
ack
Does it require the same amount of broth if you don’t add the pasta?
URVASHI PITRE
No it would require a lot less but since I haven’t tested it that way, I don’t really know how much.
jessicalynnsmith88
What is the serving size?
Bonnie McWilliams
This may be a dumb question but do the shrimp need to be raw or pre-cooked?
URVASHI PITRE
Raw and not a dumb question
Natalie
Did it without the half and half and still really good. Shrimp was already thawed (some habits die hard) do sautéed the whole thing.
Mandy
I made this today and hands down it is the best instant pot meal! Will be making this weekly! It was super quick and easy too!