17 Low-Carb Shrimp Dinners
Updated: Mar. 19, 2024
These low-carb shrimp recipes are quick enough for weeknight dinners, but special enough for company. They’re so delicious, you won’t even miss the carbs!
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Spicy Island Shrimp
My husband got this recipe while he was living on St. Croix Island. We’ve served Spicy Island Shrimp on several holiday occasions. I’m amazed at how even those who claim not to care for shrimp come out of their shells and devour them when they’re prepared this way! -Teresa Methe, Minden, Nebraska
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Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share this low-carb shrimp recipe with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
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Shrimp Kabobs
“Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful kabobs,” says Sharon Aweau of Kapolei, Hawaii.
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Shrimp Egg Foo Young
If you love Chinese food as much as I do, you’ll appreciate this low-carb shrimp egg foo young that features all the flavor without all the fat and calories. The secret lies in using just the egg white instead of the whole egg. It’s filling enough to serve it without rice. —Quimberley Rice, Decatur, Georgia
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Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles
This tangy shrimp dish is a smart way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use thinly julienned zucchini to get a similar effect. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois
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Split-Second Shrimp
I use my microwave to hurry along the prep of this super fast shrimp scampi. It’s deliciously buttery and full of garlic flavor. We love it as a main dish, but it makes an excellent appetizer, too. — Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
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Rosemary Garlic Shrimp
Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Buttery Grilled Shrimp
This grilled shrimp recipe is easy and delicious! These shrimp are great with steak, but for a special occasion, brush the sauce on lobster tails and grill. —Sheryl Shenberger, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Shrimp Avocado Salad
This salad can be served as a cool and satisfying dinner or lunch. The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados mixed with the crisp shrimp salad is heavenly. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. —Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California
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Cajun Shrimp Skillet
There’s plenty of sauce with these shrimp—I always have some bread on the side to soak it up or it could be served with low-carb yakitori noodles. Make the dish your own by using your favorite amber beer or flavorful broth. —Mark Oppe, North Pole, Alaska
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Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for this low carb shrimp recipe. Serve it with lime wedges for a burst of flavor. —Leah Lenz, Los Angeles, California
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Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes
I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and good for us. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp
The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top—that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp
We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
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Easy Seafood Salad
This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch. I substituted crab and shrimp for the conch and like it even more! —Cindy Heyd, Edmond, Oklahoma
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Cajun Shrimp
These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you’d like, depending on your family’s tastes. —Donna Thomason, El Paso, TexasOriginally Published: January 31, 2022
