This Keto Shrimp and Grits recipe gives you all that savory goodness you expect from a southern classic without all the carbs! This recipe is quick, easy, and so very good.
Why This Keto Shrimp And Grits Recipe Is So Fantastic
There are three things that most southern recipes have in common: they're typically indulgent comfort foods, they absolutely delicious, and they're high in carbs.
I don't have any problems with the first two, but the high carb part I find a bit hard to swallow.
As both a huge fan of southern food and living a low carb lifestyle, I often find myself trying to make an otherwise carb-rich dish into a keto-friendly one. And that's exactly what I did with this Keto Shrimp and Grits recipe.
I had to come up with an alternative that was both low in carbs and delicious. I decided to go with a cauliflower grits substitute for this Keto Shrimp and Grits, and let me tell you, it turned out amazingly well.
I know that you're probably thinking, "Cauliflower?! Really?" But let me assure you, it works so very well. With the addition of the butter and parmesan cheese, and topped with deliciously cajun seasoned shrimp, these keto grits are beyond delicious. Now let's get to cooking!
How To Make Keto Shrimp And Grits
- Cook cauliflower florets in water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain excess water.
- Add butter, cheese, salt, and pepper and puree with an immersion blender. Add a little cream to thin if needed.
- In a 10 inch skillet, heat butter on medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning and cream and cook until the shrimp are cooked through (about 5 minutes). Mix in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve shrimp on top of mounds of the cauliflower “grits”.
Tips And Tricks For Making Keto Shrimp And Grits
- If you prefer traditional grits and you're not counting carbs, you can use my Cheese Grits recipe in place of the cauliflower grits.
- Add a little cream to the mixture if the grits turn out to be too thick.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp! Overcooked shrimp can be tough and make this Keto Shrimp and Grits experience not nearly as good as it could be.
- Make sure to watch the shrimp closely while it's cooking and remove them from the heat once they've turned a uniform pink and have curled slightly.
How Many Net Carbs Are In Grits?
A cup of your grits has 38 grams of carbs, with 2 of those grams being dietary fiber. That means there are 36 net carbs in a cup of standard grits.
A cup of my deliciously keto grits, however, only has about 6 grams of carbs, with nearly 3 of those grams being dietary fiber. That means only 3 net carbs per cup!
A single serving of my Keto Shrimp And Grits only has 7 net carbs, so you can enjoy this take on a southern classic completely guilt-free.
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- Palmini Pasta Shrimp Stir Fry - you won't even realize you're not eating carbs.
- Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp - The crispiest shrimp and the best sauce you've ever had!
You're sure to love this Keto Shrimp and Grits recipe even if you're not living a low carb lifestyle! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!
This recipe is in my Easy Keto In 30 minutes Cookbook which I would love for you to check out. Easy meals, family-friendly, and super fast.
Ingredients
For The Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 pound Shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
For The Grits
- 4 cups Cauliflower Florets
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower florets in water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain excess water.
- Add butter, cheese, salt, and pepper and puree with an immersion blender. Add a little cream to thin if needed.
- In a 10 inch skillet, heat butter on medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning and cream and cook until the shrimp are cooked through (about 5 minutes). Mix in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve shrimp on top of mounds of the cauliflower “grits”.
- If you prefer traditional grits and you're not counting carbs, you can use my Cheese Grits recipe in place of the cauliflower grits.
- Add a little cream to the mixture if the grits come out too thick.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp! Overcooked shrimp can be tough and make this Keto Shrimp and Grits experience not nearly as good as it could be. Make sure to watch the shrimp closely while it's cooking and remove them from the heat once they've turned a uniform pink and have curled slightly.
Geetha
Excellent recipe! So delicious. I did more of a pre-mashed cauliflower for the grits and it saved me some time.
john davenport
Holy smokes its great!!!!
Irene
Absolutely fantastic. My husband who dislikes seafood even loves it. Thank you, Urvashi!
Mia
Super yummy! Quick and easy. Made it several times.
Gina
Absolutely delicious! I used cheddar cheese instead of parmesan.
URVASHI PITRE
Glad you liked it!
Carol
Reeeeallly delicious!! Easy and quick!! It’s a good thing my husband didn’t bring home more than 1/4# of shrimp each or I would have polished off the extras. Thanks again for such flavorFUL and easy recipes, Urvashi!!
URVASHI PITRE
Yasss!! So happy to hear this