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Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin

Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin: Creamy Seafood Comfort Delight

This Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin is a low-carb, gluten-free dish that transforms shrimp into a creamy and cheesy masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or ghee for dairy-free
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or dried basil in a pinch
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg omit if unavailable
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream reduced-fat options may change texture
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed Pork Rind Crumbs for a crunchy topping

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic, basil, and nutmeg for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in heavy whipping cream, stirring gently while bringing to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan and Monterey Jack cheese until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Place seared shrimp in the greased baking dish and cover with cream sauce. Mix pork rind crumbs with Parmesan, then sprinkle over top.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until topping is golden and edges are bubbling. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain a tender texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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