Heat a 10-inch saute pan on medium-high heat. Place the butter, garlic, smoked paprika and basil into the hot pan. Allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring once, until the butter has melted and the flavors are infused into the butter.
Add shrimp and chicken stock and stir, coating the shrimp with the delicious sauce. Allow the shrimp to finish cooking, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour in lemon juice and mix to emulsify it with the sauce. Serve hot.
Tips And Tricks For This Low Carb Shrimp Scampi
This should last about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp! You'll know that the shrimp is cooked properly when the skin has become opaque. You can also test if they're cooked properly by using a meat thermometer and ensuring that they're cooked to 120F internally.