Description
These keto grilled shrimp skewers are a quick, easy, and delicious low-carb meal made with just shrimp, butter, and garlic. Ready in 10 minutes, they are perfect for grilling and fit perfectly into a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds jumbo or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
- Thread 3-4 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving tails on for easier handling.
- Preheat grill to high heat (400-450°F). Clean grates and oil them thoroughly with a paper towel dipped in oil.
- Place skewers on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes on the first side until shrimp turn pink.
- Flip skewers and brush with the garlic butter mixture. Grill for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the grill to ensure proper charring. Keep the butter warm for easier brushing. Watch garlic closely as it burns quickly. Shrimp are done when opaque and pink, curled into a loose ‘C’ shape.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers with 4 shr
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 20
Keywords: keto, low carb, grilled shrimp, garlic butter, quick dinner, seafood, skewers, gluten-free