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Low Carb Lemon Garlic Cream Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, thawed, deveined and shells removed
  • 2 T Olive Oil
  • 2 T Butter, you can use all butter or olive oil if you want to use only one
  • 1 M-L Lemon, sliced into rings
  • 2 T Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1-2 T Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 C Stock, Dry White Wine, or Water
  • 1/4-1/2 C Heavy Cream, add as much as you want to make it as thin as you want.
  • Low Carb Pasta option of choice
  • Parsley to sprinkle on top

Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Once the skillet is warm add the shrimp. Once the shrimp are cooked on one side flip. This should take 2-3 minutes.
    • Cook for another minute or so, until your shrimp are opaque and pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet
    • Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter.
    • When the butter is melted, add the garlic. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes.
    • Add the Old Bay seasoning to the skillet and stir to combine.
    • Add your liquid and cream.
    • Cook for a minute or two.
    • Add the shrimp and the lemon. Cook for about a minute.
    • Serve over pasta of choice. Top with parsley.