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Quick & Easy Keto Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
Dominique

Easy Low Carb Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe (15-Minute Keto Meal)

This quick and easy 15-minute keto meal features succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli cooked with garlic, tomato, and a creamy lemon sauce, finished with fresh arugula, basil, and Parmesan cheese. It's a perfect low-carb option for a speedy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Fusion, Italian, Italian American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup arugula
  • 1/2 tsp crushed pepper optional
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan
  • olives optionally
  • black pepper, ground lots of
  • fresh basil (leaves) handful

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a pan, cook shrimp and broccoli with olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add minced garlic, chopped tomato, lemon juice, and optional crushed pepper; stir in cream cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, stir in arugula and fresh basil, turn off the heat, and incorporate Parmesan, plenty of black pepper, and olives, adjusting salt if necessary.
  3. Serve your low-carb shrimp and broccoli immediately to enjoy fresh.

Notes

Serve immediately for best taste. Adjust seasoning (salt, pepper) to your preference.