Low Carb Southern Style Shrimp and "Grits" Recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ lemon (juice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divideed)
  • 4 cups cauliflower (chopped)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 teaspoons salt (divideed)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (divideed)
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

1½ cup

Carbohydrates

18
g

Protein

32
g

Fat

25.5
g

Calories

413

Scouting for the greatest southern style shrimp and grits? Prepare this tasty recipe next time you have a desire for low carb southern style shrimp and "grits". Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb southern style shrimp and "grits" is easy to craft and very scrumptious while also a good choice for a low carb diet.

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and all of the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add shrimp and cook about 5 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through.
  3. Add cream and spices, reserving 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
  4. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. Remove shrimp from heat and set aside on a plate. Add in chopped fresh parsley.
  6. In a saucepan, add water and chopped cauliflower and cook until cauliflower is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain water.
  7. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, parmesan cheese, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  8. Pour the cauliflower mixture into a food processor (or an immersion blender may be used for this step in the pan). Blend until smooth.
  9. Divide pureed cauliflower mixture into 4 bowls and top with shrimp to enjoy!