Whole30 Shrimp and Grits
Elevate your comfort food with this Whole30 Shrimp and Grits recipe, a healthier twist on the classic Southern dish! Perfectly seasoned shrimp are sautéed with garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne for a spicy, zesty kick, then served atop creamy cauliflower grits packed with coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and ghee for a rich, indulgent texture without the grain. This paleo-friendly, dairy-free recipe comes together in under an hour, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, this gluten-free delight is as vibrant in flavor as it is nourishing—ideal for those following Whole30 or clean-eating lifestyles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 whole green onions, sliced
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and 1 tablespoon of ghee into the cauliflower rice. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring until it thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add shrimp, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.
Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in chopped parsley.
Serve the shrimp over the cauliflower grits, garnished with sliced green onions and additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 937 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 3836 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.3 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3696 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
