Name: Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits | Keto, Low-Carb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Large Head of Cauliflower; 3 Cups Chicken Broth; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted; 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 1 Pound Jumbo Shrimp, raw, peeled, de-veined.; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

A low-carb twist on a comforting favorite, this recipe for shrimp and cauliflower grits is truly amazing. Creamy, buttery, smooth, cauliflower grits topped with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp. Try it out today! I know you’ll love it. If you’re a shrimp fanatic like me, check out my air fryer coconut shrimp or blackened shrimp sheet pan fajitas.

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I’m participating in the 2021 Black History Virtual Potluck. A collaborative menu of recipes contributed by 40+black bloggers from around the globe in honor of Black History Month. See a sampling of some of the amazing participant recipes down below.

A low-carb twist on a comforting favorite, this recipe for shrimp and cauliflower grits is truly amazing. Creamy, buttery, smooth, cauliflower grits topped with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp. — Shrimp and grits has a rich cultural history in the southern United States, with roots that can be traced back to Africa. This recipe from shrimp and creamy cauliflower grits is a twist on a comforting favorite. A down home meal that is weaved throughout our history.

Peace family

There’s a whole lot to love about this shrimp and cauliflower grits recipe. Seriously. The grits are so rich, creamy, smooth, and comforting. The shrimp packs a ton of flavor. Put the two together and it’s a match made in heaven. Or your kitchen. Either one.

The combination of shrimp and grits is a cultural staple. That’s why I’m especially excited to be updating my recipe (originally published in 2018) as a participant in the 2021 Black History Month virtual potluck. This potluck is the collaborative effort of a group of talented, diverse, and creative Black food bloggers from around the world. You can find their recipes listed below. The theme for this year was quarantine comfort foods as seen through the lens of the African Diaspora.

Cauliflower grits topped with shrimp, lemon, cheese, and herbs in a white bowl with golden spoon.

I can’t think of anything more comforting than a big bowl of warm grits. I know what you’re thinking though. These are cauliflower grits. Can they really be that good? The answer is yes. I know that cauliflower has been turning up everywhere in recent years; pizza crusts being the most popular. But if you’ve never had cauliflower in this way then you’re missing out. Let’s get into some details.

What Tools Do I Need to Make this Dish?

Immersion Blender – If you want the grits to be perfectly smooth then you’re definitely going to want to use a hand/immersion blender. This will break the cauliflower all the way down. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can place the cauliflower and liquid into a countertop blender prior to cooking. You may need to work in batches if you go that route.
Pot– a medium sized pot should do. I actually use my Dutch oven for my recipe, but that is not necessary. Use what you have.
Baking Sheet with Liner – The shrimp in this recipe is baked, freeing up your hands to concentrate on perfecting the grits.

What Ingredients Will I Need:

Quantities listed in the recipe card below

Cauliflower Grits

Cauliflower – one large head of cauliflower.
Butter
Chicken Broth
Heavy Cream
Salt
Pepper
Shredded Cheddar – I prefer and suggest shredding the cheese by hand, but if you have bagged then use that!

Shrimp Topping

Shrimp – one pound of jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined. Leaving the tail on is optional.
Salt
Crushed Red Pepper
Chili Powder
Paprika
Black Pepper
Lemon Juice

seasoned, raw shrimp on a lined baking sheet.

How to Make Cauliflower Grits

Wash the cauliflower very well and remove the leaves/stem. Break the cauliflower down into smaller florets and place into a pot.

To the pot, add the chicken broth.
You want the liquid to come to a boil, and continue cooking until you can feel that the cauliflower has softened when touched with a fork.
Reduce the heat and use the immersion blender to blend the softened cauliflower until smooth.
Next, stir in the salt, cheese, butter and heavy cream. Stir well ensuring the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Taste the grits to determine if you need additional blending or salt.
Cover the pot with a lid, and allow the grits to continue cooking for an additional ten minutes over medium-low heat.

See? Making the grits is a super simple process, it just requires a little bit of time. From there , all that’s left to do is ladle a serving into your bowl and top with the delicious shrimp. You will find the baking instructions below.

Close up of shrimp on top of cauliflower grits.

As usual, try it out and let me know what you think. When you make this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram so that I can show off how dope you are. While you’re there, join the family. I’d love to have you! Don’t forget to check out the list of recipes from other participating bloggers. Thank you for your support!

Peace,

Adri

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6 servings