Servings: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound Shrimp – deveined and shelled
- 3 Bacon strips – diced into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon Salted butter
- ¼ Onion – diced
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic – minced
- ¼ cup Chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon Chicken bouillon seasoning (begin with a pinch and work your way up to 1/4 teaspoon, tasting as you go)
- Parsley
For the Cauliflower Grits
- 1 ½ pounds Frozen mashed cauliflower
- 2 tablespoon Salted butter
- ⅓ cup Mild cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon Heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
For the Shrimp:
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Allow butter to melt in the drippings before sautéing onions until tender.
- While the onions are sautéing, season the shrimp with cajun seasoning and toss in seasoning before setting aside.
- After that, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Finally, add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side before removing.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken stock and lemon juice, scraping up all of the flavors that have accumulated at the bottom.
- Stir in the whipping cream, then season with chicken bouillon and cajun seasoning to taste. Because of the seasonings, the sauce should be slightly orange in color.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer and thicken for 10 minutes. If the sauce is still too thin for your liking, thicken it with a bit of flour or cornstarch. Allow it to cook for another minute or so before turning off the heat.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and coat it with the sauce. Then top with bacon and parsley.
For the Grits:
- Cook mashed cauliflower in the microwave according to package directions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the contents, then whisk in the butter, both cheeses, heavy cream, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve:
- Spoon grits into a bowl, then top with shrimp and sauce, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 338kcal
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 257mg
Sodium: 895mg
Potassium: 475mg
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 23g
Vitamin A: 1046IU
Vitamin C: 59mg
Calcium: 248mg
Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
How to Store the Keto Shrimp and Grits
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked grits in one container and cooked shrimp in another airtight container for up to 2 months. We recommend that you store the grits and shrimp separately because they will need different amounts of time to reheat properly.