Low Carb Lemon Basil Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time

12 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Yield

6
servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1½ pound shrimp (peeled)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves (chopped (or 2 tsps dried basil leaves)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

4 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

1
g

Protein

27
g

Fat

7
g

Calories

175

Sometimes you simply long for the classic taste of lemon basil shrimp. Thankfully, with our straightforward low carb lemon basil shrimp, you can enjoy the delicious taste of lemon basil shrimp, all while maintaining your low-carb lifestyle! After you make this simple recipe for low carb lemon basil shrimp with a few ingredients, you’ll be hooked.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In an oblong, shallow, ovenproof dish or pie plate, combine olive oil and garlic.
  3. Heat in oven 2-3 minutes, watching carefully so garlic does not brown.
  4. Add shrimp to the oil mixture and return to the oven. Bake 4 minutes.
  5. Stir shrimp and continue cooking for 4-6 minutes or until the shrimp are done.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with basil, parsley, and lemon juice.
  7. Season to taste.