A vibrant plate displaying plump grilled shrimps taking center stage, nestled in the bed of cauliflower rice that presents varying shades of cream and green, sprinkled with fine-chopped, deep red chili, and fresh mint leaves. A drizzle of lime sauce around the plate adds an enticing touch of zest.

Caribbean Keto Grilled Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

Name: Caribbean Keto Grilled Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 12 large shrimps peeled and deveined; 1 medium head cauliflower roughly chopped; 1 small chili deseeded and finely chopped; 1 lime fully juiced; a handful fresh mint leaves finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Spicy grilled shrimp, cauliflower rice, with a tangy sauce.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily recipe · May 29, 2024

A little about this dish

For a sunny, comforting day, there's nothing better than the luscious flavors of the Caribbean mixed with the benefits of a Keto diet. This recipe features a succulent grilled shrimp set on a bed of subtly spiced cauliflower rice, adorned with a zesty chili, lime, and mint sauce.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large shrimps — 12 — peeled and deveined
Medium head cauliflower — 1 — roughly chopped
Small chili — 1 — deseeded and finely chopped
Lime — 1 — fully juiced
Fresh mint leaves — a handful — finely chopped
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍤🧂🌶️

Season the shrimps with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Then, chop the cauliflower, chili, and mint leaves
Step 2 — 🍳🔥🍤

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a grill pan. Cook the seasoned shrimps for 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink
Step 3 — 🥦💥🍚

In a food processor, pulse the chopped cauliflower until it resembles rice grains. Sauté the cauliflower rice in a separate pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 5 minutes or until tender
Step 4 — 🌶️🍋🌱

In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped chili, lime juice, and mint leaves to create your sauce
Step 5 — 🍤🍚🥄

Serve the grilled shrimps over the bed of cauliflower rice, and drizzle with the chili, lime, and mint sauce

A final fox tip

This Caribbean-inspired dish is a perfect end-of-spring indulgence. The smoky, spicy shrimp is a delightful complement to the mild, fluffy cauliflower rice, and pops of zest from the chili-lime sauce makes it a refreshing and satisfying dish. You can adjust the heat level by using more or less chili. If you're not a fan of seafood, you could replace the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu.