Keto Shrimp Recipes Ready in 15 Minutes

Shrimp is the fastest protein on keto — from frozen to plate in under 15 minutes. At zero carbs and 20g protein per serving, it’s one of the leanest, most versatile proteins you can cook with.

I keep a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer at all times for quick weeknight dinners. The trick is not overcooking — pull them the second they curl into a C shape. A tight curl means they’re overdone and rubbery.

Here are my best keto shrimp recipes — air fried, sauteed, and wrapped in bacon.

7 recipes
Keto-Friendly
84 per 3 oz Calories
0g Fat
20g Protein
0g Net Carbs
Best for Quick dinners, air fryer, appetizers, stir-fry
Keto sub Scallops have a similar cook time and zero carbs. For a budget option, white fish fillets cut into chunks work in most shrimp recipes.
Storage Fresh shrimp keeps 1-2 days in the fridge. Frozen (shell-on) keeps 6+ months. Thaw in cold water, never the microwave.
Annie Lampella
Annie Lampella Recipe Developer
Shrimp cooks incredibly fast — 2 to 3 minutes per side is all you need. The biggest mistake is overcooking. I pull them the second they curl into a C shape. If they're a tight O, they're overdone. For breaded shrimp, my almond flour and parmesan coating gives a real crunch without the carbs.

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