Cheesy Keto Shrimp and Grits

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Cheesy Keto Shrimp and Grits, plated and ready to serve

Lowcountry shrimp and grits made its way from breakfast tables into fine dining, and it’s easy to see why — briny shrimp, smoky bacon, and a butter-forward Cajun sauce over something creamy underneath. This version keeps every bit of that restaurant-plate presentation while swapping the corn grits for a cauliflower base that takes on the cheese and butter just as well.

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Ingredients for Cheesy Keto Shrimp and Grits

Cheesy Keto Shrimp and Grits

Plump shrimp in a smoky bacon and Cajun butter sauce, spooned over sharp cheddar cauliflower grits.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 medium head cauliflower riced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Steam riced cauliflower until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well, pressing out excess moisture.
  • Stir cream and cheddar into the cauliflower until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pan.
  • Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in broth and lemon juice, simmering 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce, and finish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 415kcal | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Shrimp is a lean, low-carb source of protein and selenium.
  • Cauliflower grits provide fiber and vitamin C that stone-ground corn grits lack.
  • Garlic contributes allicin, a compound studied for cardiovascular support.
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