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Keto Crockpot Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Sausage - Easy, Comforting, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage or andouille, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for color and sweetness)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage (optional but recommended): In a skillet over medium heat, sear the sliced sausage in butter for 3–4 minutes to develop color. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Build the base: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Pour in chicken broth.
  3. Add the creamy elements: Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the top. Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan. Give it a gentle stir—no need to fully combine yet.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 2–2.5 hours, or on High for 1–1.5 hours, until the sauce is smooth and the onions are tender.
  5. Add the shrimp: Stir the sauce well, then add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on Low for 20–30 minutes (or High for 10–15 minutes) until shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
  6. Finish and taste: Stir in parsley. Adjust salt, pepper, and heat (more red pepper flakes if you like). The sauce should be glossy and lightly thickened.
  7. Serve: Spoon over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, riced cauliflower, or sautéed greens. Add a squeeze of lemon right before serving.