Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp

Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published August 18, 2019 • Updated June 2, 2024

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Spicy, juicy shrimp cooked on the grill is the perfect meal. Serve at a potluck, BBQ or on your dinner plate, it’s always a crowd pleaser.

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Nutrition Facts

4

Servings

410

Calories

22.2g

Fat

48.9g

Protein

1.8g

Net Carb

3.4g

Total Carbs

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

With a name like firecracker shrimp, you know these grilled shrimp have to be spicy. They are spicy but not to spicy that your mouth burns like you literally just put a firecracker in it. I wouldn’t do that to you!

Keto firecracker shrimp are also buttery since they are bathed in melted butter with the heat bringing seasoning. This has become my favorite shrimp recipe to take to cookouts or to have for an easy weeknight dinner over the summer since I fire them right on the grill.

 

 

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Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp Ingredients

  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • juice from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp Directions

  • STEP
    1

    Preheat grill

    Preheat grill and grill basket to medium high heat.

    preheat the grill
  • STEP
    2

    Make marinade

    Add all marinade ingredients except the shrimp into a small bowl and mix to combine.

    mix shrimp marinade ingredients together
  • STEP
    3

    Marinade shrimp

    Add shrimp to the bowl and mix until shrimp is evenly coated with the marinade. Let sit for 30 minutes.

    marinade shrimp for 30 minutes
  • STEP
    4

    Grill

    Pour shrimp into preheated grill basket and cook over medium high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes turning to evenly cook each side until the shrimp turn white and red)

    grill shrimp on the bbq
  • STEP
    5

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve.

    serving the shrimp on a white plater
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Shrimp marinade

Besides the butter and olive oil coating the shrimp with healthy fats, this marinade also contains chipotle pepper, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. The combination contributed to the spicy factor of the shrimp.

For the chipotle peppers in adobo, you can find those next to the salsa and enchilada sauce in your grocery store.

Although you can cook these shrimp on skewers, I prefer to use a grill basket. That way I don’t have to thread each shrimp through a skewer.

 

This grill basket I prefer is from All Clad; however, this grill sheet is an excellent option for half the price.

Make sure you remember to preheat your grill basket before you add the shrimp. This will ensure the shrimp get a beautiful sear outside.

Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp: FAQS

Is shrimp allowed on the keto diet?

Yes, shrimp is keto. Shrimp is considered a lean protein because it contains very little fat. If you are looking to be a higher fat count in your diet, then you will need to add fat to your shrimp. That is why this recipe calls for ¼ cup of butter. Shrimp are of the animal kingdom so they contain zero or almost zerb carbohydrates.

Nutritional information & Macros

Nutrition Information

Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
Fat 22.2g
Protein 48.9g
Total Carbs 3.4g
Net Carbs 1.8g

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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