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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
Lemon Basil Shrimp is a wonderful option for a weeknight dinner that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Featuring fresh shrimp, garlic, and bright lemon juice, this dish is low in carbs, with only 1 gram per serving. It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick family meal, supporting your low-carb eating choices, which some have found helpful for weight loss and metabolic health.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In an oblong, shallow, ovenproof dish or pie plate, combine olive oil and garlic.
- Heat in oven 2-3 minutes, watching carefully so garlic does not brown.
- Add shrimp to the oil mixture and return to the oven. Bake 4 minutes.
- Stir shrimp and continue cooking for 4-6 minutes or until the shrimp are done.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with basil, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Season to taste.
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