Description
A low-carb, keto-friendly take on classic shrimp and grits using creamy cauliflower grits topped with flavorful sautéed shrimp, bacon, and fresh herbs. This recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Grits
- 1 medium cauliflower (Approx 907g / 2lb)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese (226g / 8oz) – grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Shrimp Mixture
- 2 lbs medium shrimp (907g) – peeled and deveined
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower Grits: Cut the cauliflower into chunks and steam them for 5-7 minutes until soft but not overcooked, ensuring a perfect texture for blending.
- Grate Cheese: While the cauliflower steams, grate the Cheddar cheese so it’s ready to mix.
- Blend Cauliflower Mixture: Drain any excess water from the cooked cauliflower. While still hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter, grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Use a hand blender to blend everything together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove bacon, retain the grease in the skillet, then chop bacon into small pieces.
- Cook Shrimp: Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with bacon grease. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, turning at least once, until shrimp are almost pink but not fully cooked.
- Add Flavorings: Add fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and chopped bacon to the skillet. Continue cooking for a couple of minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy cauliflower grits onto plates, top with the shrimp mixture, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Steaming the cauliflower rather than boiling helps preserve nutrients and prevents excess water from diluting the grits.
- Adjust the cheese and seasoning in the cauliflower grits for creaminess and flavor preference.
- Crispy bacon adds a lovely smoky texture—make sure to use the bacon grease for cooking shrimp to retain that flavor.
- If you prefer spicier shrimp, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture of shrimp and creamy grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
