Spicy Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits
Low-carb version of Southern shrimp and grits
40m
Total
300
Calories
30g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
12g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
8g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
30
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
2
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups Cauliflower rice
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar
- 4 tbsp Butter (divided)
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced, divided)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 Green onions (sliced)
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Make cauliflower grits: In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower rice, heavy cream, and chicken broth
- 2
Bring to a simmer over medium heat
- 3
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until cauliflower is very tender
- 4
Stir in shredded cheddar and 2 tbsp butter until melted and creamy
- 5
Season with salt and pepper, keep warm on low heat
- 6
Season shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 7
Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 8
Add half the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds
- 9
Add shrimp in a single layer
- 10
Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque
- 11
Remove shrimp to a plate
- 12
Add remaining garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning to pan
- 13
Add lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds
- 14
Return shrimp to pan and toss in the sauce
- 15
Divide cauliflower grits among 4 bowls
- 16
Top with Cajun shrimp
- 17
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot
💡 Tips
- •Don't overcook shrimp - they cook very fast
- •Can use frozen cauliflower rice to save time
- •Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice preference
- •Add crispy bacon for extra Southern flavor
