Keto Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Butter

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Lemon

1, juiced and zested

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the cooked shrimp. Add the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, tossing to coat the shrimp evenly.
5. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Keto Lemon Garlic Shrimp with a side of steamed vegetables or over a bed of zoodles (zucchini noodles) for a complete meal.