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Cauliflower Shrimp and Grits

Pair cauliflower grits with blackened shrimp to make a lightened up, low-carb version of the classic Southern recipe. The result = delicious flavor and extra veggies!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-large head cauliflower about 2 pounds, trimmed and cut into small florets
  • 1 cup milk I used unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan + more for serving
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined tail-on medium shrimp
  • 1 Tablespoon blackened seasoning or cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Add cauliflower into a food processor and pulse until the florets break down into fine pieces. You want it to be smaller than the size than cauliflower rice, about the size of regular grits and it's okay if it clumps together. This step might be easier done in two batches, depending on the size of your food processor.
  2. Add 1 Tablespoon butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Transfer to a medium saucepan, pulse the remaining cauliflower and add that to the pan too. Add milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is soft and smooth and looks like grits, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the Parmesan and taste. Add more salt and pepper if you'd like. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, blackened seasoning and toss until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water and stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide the cauliflower grits among shallow bowls, top with the shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • Food Network
  • Adapted and inspired by Food Network.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 1155mg (48%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 1155mg 48%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.