Name: Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); ½ tsp salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined, tail-on optional); 6 cloves garlic, minced; Fresh parsley for garnish; Zest + juice of 1 lemon

Savor Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp, a luscious keto seafood dish with plump shrimp swimming in rich garlic butter, lemon, and Parmesan. This effortless slow-cooker recipe turns out perfectly tender shrimp in a decadent sauce—pure low-carb luxury.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp is the ultimate hands-off keto seafood dinner that tastes like a five-star restaurant dish but requires almost zero work. Juicy shrimp bathe in a silky, garlicky butter sauce with bright lemon and nutty Parmesan—ready in under an hour with no risk of overcooking. Perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or when you want something fancy without the fuss. At under 3g net carbs per serving, it’s pure keto indulgence you can serve over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or eat straight from the pot with a spoon.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use Frozen Shrimp: No thawing needed—prevents overcooking.
Cook on LOW Only: High heat makes shrimp rubbery.
Add Shrimp Last: Final 20–30 minutes keeps them plump and tender.
Double the Sauce: Everyone fights over it—trust me.
Finish with Fresh Parsley: Brightens the rich butter sauce.
Thicken if Desired: Whisk in ¼ tsp xanthan gum at end.

Yield: 4 Servings

Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp

Buttery, garlicky keto shrimp cooked to perfection in the crockpot.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined, tail-on optional)
6 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh parsley for garnish
Zest + juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Slice Butter: Cut sticks into tablespoon pats for even melting.
Layer Crockpot: Add butter slices to bottom of slow cooker.
Add Aromatics: Sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Pour Cream: Add heavy cream and Parmesan over butter.
First Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour until butter melts and sauce is hot.
Stir Sauce: Whisk gently until silky and combined.
Add Shrimp: Nestle frozen or fresh shrimp into sauce in even layer.
Final Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 20–30 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Finish Bright: Squeeze lemon juice over and gently toss.
Serve Immediately: Spoon over zoodles or cauliflower rice, garnish with parsley—dinner is served!

Notes

Shrimp cook lightning-fast—set a timer so they stay tender.
Frozen shrimp work perfectly and help prevent overcooking.
The sauce is incredible—serve with a spoon or crusty keto bread for dipping.
Leftovers make killer shrimp Alfredo or stuffed mushrooms.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 966Total Fat 74gSaturated Fat 45gUnsaturated Fat 28gCholesterol 677mgSodium 4499mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 62g

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