Heart Healthy Shrimp and Cauliflower "Grits"

Name: Heart Healthy Shrimp and Cauliflower "Grits"
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups frozen sweet corn; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cups cauliflower rice; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 cup spinach leaves; 3/4 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Try the lighter take on a luxurious Southern classic. Succulent, spicy shrimp and creamy coconut rice combine with onion and sweet corn for a surprisingly easy seafood brunch or dinner.

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

246

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How to Make Shrimp and Cauliflower "Grits"

Step 1

Rinse shrimp and pat dry. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add half of the garlic and the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Step 2

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onion and remaining garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the cauliflower rice, paprika, jalapeño, spinach and coconut milk and stir. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Step 3

Remove the skillet from the heat. Season with the salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with red-pepper flakes, if desired, and basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

3/4 cup

246

Calories

11

g

Fat

124

mg

Cholesterol

269

mg

Sodium

16

g

Carbs

4

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

20

g

Protein

5

g

Sugars

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