⏱ 50 min total

Lowcountry Shrimp

Name: Lowcountry Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ medium Onion; 1 tbsp chopped Scallions; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ dash Salt; ⅛ dash Black pepper; 4 oz Shrimp; 1 tbsp Water; ¾ tbsp Butter

Per 1 serving · 173 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

171

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
16g
38% of calories
Carbs
4.3g
10% of calories
Fat
9.8g
52% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Lowcountry Shrimp (173 g) has 171 calories, with 16 g of protein, 4.3 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV) and phosphorus (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 29% and 55% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

99cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.6g

1.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein32%
Vitamin B1253%
Phosphorus42%
Copper25%
Selenium62%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A15%
Vitamin E12%
Vitamin K11%
Niacin13%
Vitamin B619%
Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Saturated fat29%
Cholesterol55%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 25 minCook 25 min

1
Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foaming.
2
Add onions, scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add water and simmer gently, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more water if needed for a saucy consistency.
4
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (173 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	137 μg	15%
Vitamin C	3 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	14 μg	11%
Thiamine	0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	1%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	31 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	53%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	96 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	76 mg	8%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	191 mg	4%
Magnesium	29 mg	7%
Phosphorus	291 mg	42%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.2 mg	25%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	34 μg	62%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	53 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	133 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 171 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

32min
Walking (3.5 mph)
21min
Cycling (moderate)
14min
Running (6 mph)
24min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lowcountry Shrimp?

One serving of Lowcountry Shrimp (1 serving) has 171 calories, which works out to 99 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lowcountry Shrimp high in protein?

Yes. It has 16 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.4 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Lowcountry Shrimp keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 10% of calories.

How much sodium is in Lowcountry Shrimp?

665 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Lowcountry Shrimp?

1.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (173 g)

Calories171

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.8g	13%
Saturated fat 5.8g	29%
Trans fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 166mg	55%
Sodium 665mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 4.3g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.6g	2%
Total sugars 1.3g
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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