A bowl filled with creamy cauliflower grits, topped with succulent shrimp and rich butter sauce.

Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

Name: Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: wild caught large shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; cauliflower, 1 small head roughly chopped; unsalted butter, 2 tbsp divided; garlic, 2 cloves minced; smoked paprika, 1 tsp; chili powder, 1 tsp; cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp; heavy cream, 1/4 cup; grated cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup; salt, to taste; olive oil, 1 tbsp

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: February 27, 2023

This Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits recipe is perfect for a day with a temperature of 74°F. It features wild-caught shrimp, fresh cauliflower, and rich butter for a delicious Southern twist on a classic dish, all while being low-carb and Keto-friendly.

Ingredients (for 2)

Wild caught large shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Cauliflower - 1 small head - roughly chopped
Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp - divided
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Smoked paprika - 1 tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper - 1/4 tsp
Heavy cream - 1/4 cup
Grated cheddar cheese - 1/4 cup
Salt - to taste
Olive oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥦💻👊

Place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until it resembles a grainy texture, similar to grits.
Step 2 - 🍤🍳🔥

In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3 - 🧄🌶️🍴

Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same pan, and add the garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 4 - 🥦🔪🍳

Add the cauliflower 'grits' to the pan, and stir to coat with the spices and butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Step 5 - 🧀🥛🍲

Stir in the heavy cream and grated cheese into the pan until the cheese is melted and the grits are creamy.
Step 6 - 🍤🥄🥦

Add the shrimp back into the pan and stir everything together.
Step 7 - 🍽️🍤🥦

Divide the grits and shrimp mixture between two bowls and serve hot.

Additional

For a fun twist, try topping the dish with some diced bacon or scallions for added flavor and texture. Kids can help by helping to measure the ingredients, pulsing the cauliflower in the food processor and stirring the grits!