Description
This Low Carb Keto Shrimp and Grits recipe offers a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Southern dish by substituting traditional grits with creamy cauliflower grits. Tender shrimp cooked with crispy bacon, fresh lemon, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce are served over cheesy, buttery cauliflower, making it a perfect low-carb, keto-friendly meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Low Carb Grits
- 1 medium cauliflower (Approx 907g / 2lb)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese (226g / 8oz) – grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Low Carb Shrimp
- 2 lbs medium shrimp (907g) – peeled and deveined
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower Grits: Cut the cauliflower into chunks and steam them for 5-7 minutes until soft but not overcooked.
- Grate Cheese: While cauliflower is steaming, grate the Cheddar cheese so it’s ready to use.
- Blend Cauliflower Mixture: Drain any excess water from the cooked cauliflower. While still hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter, grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Use a hand blender to blend everything together until smooth. Taste and adjust by adding more cheese, salt, or pepper as desired.
- Cook Bacon: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet, then chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, turning at least once, until shrimp are almost pink but not fully cooked.
- Add Flavorings: To the skillet, add fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and chopped cooked bacon. Cook for another couple of minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy cauliflower grits onto plates, top with the shrimp mixture, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook the cauliflower when steaming to avoid sogginess.
- Using a hand blender helps achieve a smooth, creamy grits texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the cauliflower grits to your taste preference.
- For spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp mixture.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of shrimp and creamy texture of cauliflower grits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
