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Ketogenic Shrimp and Grits
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Ketogenic Shrimp and Grits

Course Mains
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Main Ingredient Seafood
Skill Level Intermediate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 604 kcal

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

Instructions

Cauliflower Grits

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F / 232 degrees C.
  • Cut ½ cauliflower head into small pieces.
    ½ cauliflower head
  • Coat in 2 tablespoons avocado oil and about ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
    2 tablespoons avocado oil, 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.
    ¼ cup chicken broth
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a sauce pot.
  • Add ¼ cup butter and ½ cup cheddar cheese. If too dry, add more chicken broth.
    ¼ cup butter
  • Season with Salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp

  • Get a pan hot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil.
    2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Add 12 shrimp. Cook on each side for 3 to 4 minutes.
    12 shrimp
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and ½ tablespoon smoked paprika.
    2 tablespoons butter, ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Serve with cauliflower grits and garnis with 1 green onion.
    1 green onion

Nutrition

Calories: 604kcal | Net carbs: 1g | Fat: 59g | Protein: 20g