Keto Creamy Shrimp with Asparagus

Keto Creamy Shrimp with Asparagus

If you love seafood, this is a rather simple keto recipe with only six ingredients!
You can find the original recipe at ketogenic.com or check out the recipe section to find some of the previous recipes we've posted.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Keyword: asparagus, keto, Shrimp
Servings: 5
Author: TeamKeto

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with coconut milk and/or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups asparagus chopped into three-inch pieces
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke.
  • Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink about 1 minute.
  • Add garlic, heavy cream and asparagus. Let it simmer for 8 minutes or until asparagus begins to soften.
  • Serve hot.