5.0 from 6 votes
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Risotto
The creamiest, low carb, good for you risotto complete with seared prawns, garlic and wine! In less than half the time it takes to make a normal Risotto. All in one pan at the cheap cost of zero guilt!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 head large cauliflower leaves and stalk removed, chopped into florets
- 14 oz prawns/shrimp peeled, tails intact
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ medium lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil coconut oil
- 1 cup cream
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste about 1-2 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- In a blender (or food processor) add 1 cup of cauliflower florets at a time (working in batches) and pulse each batch quickly about 3-5 times or until the cauliflower is the same consistency of rice. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat with remaining cauliflower until all done.
- Melt butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add prawns (shrimp) and sear them while stirring them occasionally until they just start to change in colour. Add garlic and lemon juice and fry for an additional minute. Add the oil and the cauliflower 'rice' to the pan, and fry for a few minutes until glossy and coated in all of the pan flavours. Stir through the cream, wine and cheese. Season with salt; reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook while stirring occasionally until cauliflower is creamy and tender (about 6-8 minutes).
- Serve with parsley, pepper, lemon wedges and top with additional cheese if you like.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Fresh or frozen shrimp can be used for the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
199mg
(66%)
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
644mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1.034IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.034IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.