Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Skillet (30 Minutes) is a fast stovetop dinner cooked in one pan. Shrimp are seared in garlic-butter, cauliflower rice is browned to remove moisture, and parmesan binds the fat. This low-carb skillet delivers protein, fat, and clean portions without starch.

About This Recipe

Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Skillet (30 Minutes) depends on one rule: shrimp cook fast and require searing, not simmering. Shrimp contain surface moisture that will steam if heat is too low. To avoid that, shrimp are patted dry, seasoned, and placed into melted butter over medium-high heat. The shrimp are browned on one side, flipped once, and removed the moment they turn opaque. Removing shrimp prevents overcooking and preserves texture.

Cauliflower rice replaces starch. It must be cooked separately and browned so moisture evaporates. Cauliflower rice releases water as it heats, so it should cook uncovered. Seasoning is added during browning because cauliflower absorbs salt slowly. Once moisture evaporates, fat will cling instead of separating.

Garlic cooks in butter at reduced heat to prevent burning. It needs no more than 20 to 30 seconds to become fragrant. Red pepper flakes are optional and only affect heat. Parmesan is added last and allows the butter to thicken and coat the shrimp and cauliflower rice without forming a cream-based sauce.

No broth, cream, wine, or lemon is required. Butter alone controls fat. Shrimp must be added back only to warm through. Once combined, the skillet should rest briefly so the cauliflower absorbs residual fat. This recipe contains no vegetables beyond cauliflower and no fillers. It stores cleanly and reheats without separation.

If you want another shrimp skillet, Cajun Shrimp Skillet delivers a spicier profile. If you want a ground-beef alternative, Keto Creamy Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet fits the same fast-pan category.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 30-minute stovetop dinner
• One skillet
• Garlic-butter profile
• No starch
• High protein
• Clean reheating
• No vegetables releasing water
• Direct pan-to-plate portions

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Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cauliflower Rice

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups cauliflower rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Garlic Butter Finish

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan

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Instructions

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
3. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
4. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.
5. Place shrimp into the skillet in a single layer.
6. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp begin to turn pink.
7. Flip shrimp and cook 1 to 2 more minutes until fully opaque.
8. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
9. Keep the skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet.
11. Season cauliflower rice with salt.
12. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and moisture evaporates.
13. Reduce heat to medium-low.
14. Add 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.
15. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 20 to 30 seconds until garlic becomes fragrant.
16. Add shrimp back into the skillet.
17. Stir shrimp into the garlic-butter mixture.
18. Add grated parmesan and stir until the shrimp and cauliflower rice are coated evenly.
19. Cook 1 additional minute to warm everything through.
20. Remove skillet from heat and serve.

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Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~410
• Fat: ~31g
• Protein: ~26g
• Net Carbs: ~4g

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FAQ

• Can I use frozen shrimp?
  Thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
• Will lemon ruin the butter?
  A small amount after cooking is fine.
• Does parmesan clump?
  Not when added after garlic.
• Can I add spinach?
  Yes. Add once heat is reduced.
• Does cauliflower rice get soggy?
  Brown it until moisture evaporates.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Add lemon after cooking
• Swap parmesan for asiago
• Replace butter with ghee
• Add spinach
• Increase red pepper flakes

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve directly from skillet
• Pack into meal-prep containers
• Top with extra parmesan
• Add avocado on the side

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