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Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp Salad

Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp Salad

A rich and flavorful keto salad made with juicy garlic butter shrimp, fresh greens, and simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick low-carb lunch or dinner that’s satisfying and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low Carb
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups mixed greens spinach, romaine, or lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced, optional
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Cook garlic butter shrimp: Heat butter in a pan, add garlic, then cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  3. Rest briefly: Remove from heat and let shrimp sit for a minute.
  4. Prepare salad base: Add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to a bowl.
  5. Add shrimp: Place warm garlic butter shrimp on top.
  6. Make dressing: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.

Notes

Cook shrimp just until pink, don’t overcook, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.