Keto Roasted Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Keto Roasted Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

A quick, one-pan dinner bursting with Italian flavors.

KEY INFO:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories: 325 per serving
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 28g
• Net Carbs: 2g
• Difficulty: Easy
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Large baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring tools
• Spatula or tongs
• (Alternative: Use aluminum foil if no parchment paper available)

INGREDIENTS:

• 680g/1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 60ml/¼ cup olive oil
• 120g/½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 5ml/1 tsp dried oregano
• 5ml/1 tsp dried basil
• 2.5ml/½ tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Fresh parsley and lemon wedges

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add shrimp to bowl and coat thoroughly.
5. Arrange shrimp in single layer on baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over shrimp.
7. Roast for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
8. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.

CRUCIAL TIPS:

• Don’t overcrowd the pan – shrimp need space.
• Watch closely after 8 minutes – overcooked shrimp become rubbery.
• Look for pink color and slight curl as doneness indicators.
• Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for better coating.

STORAGE:

• Refrigerate up to 2 days in an airtight container.
• Reheat gently in microwave or skillet.
• Not recommended for freezing.

SCALING:

• Recipe doubles easily.
• Use multiple baking sheets if scaling up.
• Keep shrimp in single layer regardless of quantity.

VARIATIONS:

• Spicy: Double red pepper flakes.
• Lemon: Add zest before baking.
• Mediterranean: Add sun-dried tomatoes.
• Extra crispy: Broil for final 1 minute.

Perfect paired with:

• Zucchini noodles
• Cauliflower rice
• Keto garlic bread
• Roasted asparagus

This recipe hits all the keto marks while delivering restaurant-quality results in your kitchen. The key is not overthinking it – let those simple, quality ingredients do the heavy lifting.