Creamy Spicy Keto Shrimp and Beef Skillet Delight
A rich, creamy skillet dish featuring tender shrimp and savory beef in a velvety sauce with a spicy kick, perfect for weeknight comfort meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Keto
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound beef, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Allow it to warm up until it shimmers.
- Add the sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, another 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture. Adjust spices to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg