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shrimp and cheesy cauliflower grits

Lemon Paprika Shrimp and Cheesy Cauliflower Grits

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Edited Kitchen

Ingredients

For Lemon Paprika Shrimp

  • 1 lb raw shrimp deveined and cleaned, with shells
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and papper to taste
  • 1 lemon

For Cheesy Cauliflower Grits

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen is fine
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese or cheddar and jack blend
  • 1/2 cup grated asiago cheese

Instructions

  1. Make cauliflower grits, by adding chicken broth, garlic, salt and pepper, and cauliflower rice to a small saucepan; simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and cover
  2. Cook for about 10 minutes until it reaches a porridge consistency, then drain excess liquid
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and add in butter, heavy cream, and cheese
  4. Top with fresh ground pepper
  5. When grits are nearly finished, add a tablespoon of butter to a medium-sized nonstick pan and add shrimp to pan
  6. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and cook on one side for 3 minutes
  7. Flip shrimp and season other side. Add juice from one lemon to pan and finish sautéing for 2 minutes (until shrimp are completely pink)
  8. Serve shrimp on top of grits or on the side