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Cheesy Keto Shrimp Bake

A decadent, low-carb seafood dinner featuring tender shrimp in a garlic butter cream sauce, topped with bubbly mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Base
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp butter for searing
Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Cheese Grater
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and sear shrimp for 1 minute per side (do not fully cook). Transfer to baking dish.
  3. In the same skillet, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk in heavy cream, broth, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir half of the parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted.
  6. Pour the cream sauce over the shrimp in the baking dish, tossing gently to coat.
  7. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Broil for the last minute if desired.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

Notes

Ensure you shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt and lowest carb count.