Description
This Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin is the perfect low-carb comfort food—tender shrimp cooked in a garlic cream sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s quick enough for a weeknight but rich enough to serve for a special dinner or date night at home. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the shrimp:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until just pink (they’ll finish cooking in the oven).
- Make the cream sauce:
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer & top:
- Pour the shrimp and sauce into a small baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or Gruyère.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Cheese swap: Try Gruyère for a richer flavor or cheddar for a sharper bite
- Extra creamy: Add 1 oz cream cheese to the sauce
- Make it spicier: Increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne
- Meal prep: Assemble ahead, refrigerate, and bake just before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Sautéed & Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg