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Keto Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 546kcal

Ingredients

Cauliflower Grits:

  • 24 Ounces Cauliflower Rice frozen (note 1)
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Shrimp:

  • 6 slices bacon chopped (note 2)
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined + tails removed
  • 4 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions thinly sliced. white + pale green part only
  • 3 Large Garlic Cloves minced
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Instructions

  • Make the grits. Add cauliflower (24 ounces) and water (1/4 cup) to a large heavy bottom pan. Bring water to a simmer and cover until soft -- about 8-10 minutes (will vary depending on the heat of your pan - you want the cauliflower soft, and completely defrosted). Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese (1/4 cup), butter (1 tablespoon), and cheddar (1 1/2 cup), salt (1 1/2 teaspoon) , and pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Stir until the cheddar has completely melted into the cauliflower. Set aside.
  • Saute. Fry the bacon (6 slices) in a heavy bottom pan until crispy. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Add shrimp (1 pound) to the bacon grease and cook over medium heat until cooked through and pink (you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan). Add the lime juice (4 teaspoons), parsley (2 tablespoons), green onions (1 bunch), and garlic (3 large cloves), and saute for 3 minutes. Add bacon (and shrimp if you cooked it in batched) back to the pan and toss to coat in sauce.
  • Enjoy! Spoon cauliflower grits onto a plate and cover with shrimp and sauce. Enjoy that cheesy goodness!

Notes

  1. Cauliflower rice. Frozen works best, as it softens into a grit-like texture more easily. If you use fresh instead, simply adjust the cooking time until you reach your desired texture.
  2. You can skip the bacon and use 2 tablespoons of mild-tasting oil to cook the shrimp.
  3. Want to cut down on carbs? The carbs in the recipe come from the grits. Consider eating less for a lower carb meal.
  4. Nutritional information is for 1 serving if you divide this recipe into 4:

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 8g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com