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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Creamy Shrimp Scampi

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Easy Low Carb Keto Creamy 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.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Dietary Consideration: Gluten-Free, High Protein, Keto, Low Carb

Cooking Style: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ease of Cooking: Pour and Cook, Under 30 Mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 312 kcal

Author: Urvashi

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound shrimp, frozen
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 cups Carbanada low carb pasta (uncooked)
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in the Instant Pot or saucepan.

2. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is slightly browned 1-2 minutes.

3. Add the paprika and then the frozen shrimp, salt, pepper, and noodles.

4. Pour in the broth. If using broth, don't add salt above.

5. Cook under pressure for 2 minutes an use quick release.

6. Turn the pot to Saute, add in half and half and cheese, and stir until melted.

Nutrition facts per serving

312kcal | Fat: 9g | Saturated fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 197mg | Carbohydrates: 29g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 24g | Vitamin A: 7.2% | Vitamin C: 4.7% | Calcium: 24.1% | Iron: 12.7%

I am not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Nutritional information is provided a courtesy, and can vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.