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Ketogenic Shrimp and Grits

Published
Course Mains
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Main Ingredient Seafood
Skill Level Intermediate
Servings 2 people
Calories 604kcal
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Ingredients

Cauliflower Grits

  • ½ cauliflower head
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 12 shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 green onion sliced

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories604kcalNet carbs1gFat59gProtein20g

Instructions

Cauliflower Grits

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F / 232 degrees C.
  • Cut ½ cauliflower head into small pieces.
  • Coat in 2 tablespoons avocado oil and about ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Roast cauliflower in oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • While cauliflower is still warm, run it through blender with ¼ cup chicken broth – don’t take it too far to keep the gritty texture.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a sauce pot.
  • Add ¼ cup butter and ½ cup cheddar cheese. If too dry, add more chicken broth.
  • Season with Salt and pepper to taste.

Shrimp

  • Get a pan hot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil.
  • Add 12 shrimp. Cook on each side for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and ½ tablespoon smoked paprika.
  • Serve with cauliflower grits and garnis with 1 green onion.
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Baked cauliflower pulsed in a blender with butter and cheese makes the perfect grits for this dish!

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