Shrimp and grits
Spiced shrimp in a garlic lemon pan sauce over a cheesy cauliflower mash.
- Hands-on
- 22 min
- Total time
40 min, show breakdown
- Prep 12 min
- Cook 20 min
- Clean up 8 min
- Pans
- 2
- Ingredients
- 12
- Cost/serving
- $5.83
Per serving
- Calories
- 431
- Protein
- 46 g
- Fiber
- 4.2 g
- Net carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 23 g
High in (% Daily Value per serving): Selenium 139%, Vitamin B12 96%, Vitamin C 88%, Vitamin K 52%, Vitamin B6 41%, Niacin (B3) 36%, Zinc 36%, Folate 35%, Vitamin E 30%, Calcium 29%, Riboflavin (B2) 22%
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Already egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
Ingredients for 2
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350 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Same amount as: 12¼ oz.
½ head cauliflower (300 g)
Same amount as: about 2¾ cups.
1 tbsp butter (14 g)
Same amount as: 15 mL, about ⅛ stick.
½ cup cheddar, grated (56 g)
Same amount as: 120 mL.
1 tsp paprika (2.3 g)
Same amount as: 5 mL.
½ tsp chili powder (1.4 g)
Same amount as: 2 mL.
½ tsp garlic powder (1.6 g)
Same amount as: 2 mL.
1 tbsp olive oil (14 g)
Same amount as: 15 mL.
2 cloves garlic, smashed (6 g)
Same amount as: 2 tsp fresh minced garlic, 1 tsp jarred minced garlic, ¼ tsp garlic powder.
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth (60 g)
Same amount as: 60 mL.
1 tbsp lemon juice (15 g)
Same amount as: 15 mL, ¼ lemon squeezed from fresh lemons.
- 2 medium green onions (30 g)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
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- butter
- olive oil: Much less saturated fat. Uses a little less, since oil is all fat. Best for cooking, not baking.
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Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 plate (426 g raw)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV* | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 431 | ||
| Total fat | 23 g | 30% | |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 51% | |
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 678 mg | 29% | |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Net carbs† | 8 g | ||
| Protein | 46 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.27 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 169 mcg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 79 mg | 88% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.5 mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin K | 62 mcg | 52% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg | 12% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28 mg | 22% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.8 mg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.69 mg | 41% | |
| Folate | 140 mcg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 mcg | 96% | |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 36% | |
| Selenium | 76 mcg | 139% |
Estimated, not verified. These numbers are calculated from typical ingredient data and haven't been checked against a lab or your brands. Check the labels of what you buy and confirm anything that matters to you, especially sodium, sugar and allergens.
* % Daily Value shows how much one serving adds to a 2,000-calorie day. † Net carbs is not on US labels; it is total carbs minus fiber, allulose, erythritol and half of other sugar alcohols. "To taste" amounts are counted as written. Counted items (eggs, cloves, spoons) use the rounded amount shown in the ingredient list. Vitamins and minerals are from raw ingredients; cooking lowers some, especially vitamin C and folate. How this is calculated.
Steps
Cut the cauliflower into florets. Boil them in a pot of water 10–12 minutes.
Done looks like: A knife slides into a floret with no resistance. Meanwhile, thaw the shrimp if frozen and pat them dry. Toss with the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mince the garlic. Slice the green onions.
Drain the cauliflower well and let it steam dry in the colander 2 minutes. Blend with the butter and cheddar until smooth. Return it to the pot, cover and keep warm.
Done looks like: Thick and creamy, like grits. No watery pool. Heat the oil in the skillet on medium-high. Cook the shrimp in one layer 1–2 minutes per side. Move them to a plate.
Done looks like: Pink and opaque, curled into a loose C, 63 °C / 145 °F. Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and scrape up the brown bits. Boil 1–2 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice.
Done looks like: Reduced by about half and lightly coats a spoon. Return the shrimp and toss. Spoon over the cauliflower and top with the green onion.
Equipment
Medium pot with lid, about 2 L (2 qt) $15–35
What to look for
- Lid that fits snugly
- Thick base so it does not scorch
Skip: Glass lids that fog up are fine; copper is not needed.
Blender $30–100
What to look for
- Handles frozen fruit without stalling
- Jar that is easy to take apart and rinse
Skip: Expensive high-speed blenders unless you blend every day. A personal blender works for one serving.
Large frying pan or skillet, 30 cm (12 in) $25–60
What to look for
- Wide flat base so food cooks in one layer
- Stainless steel or cast iron for high heat
Skip: Woks on flat electric stoves; they do not heat evenly there.
Silicone spatula $5–12
What to look for
- One-piece (no seam where the head meets the handle)
- Stiff enough to scrape, safe on non-stick
Skip: Wooden spatulas for non-stick pans; they work but do not scrape as cleanly.
Chef's knife, 20 cm (8 in) $15–50
What to look for
- Comfortable handle that does not slip when wet
- Blade you can sharpen, or a cheap one you replace every few years
Skip: Knife blocks with 12 knives. A chef's knife and a small paring knife cover almost everything.
Cutting board $10–30
What to look for
- At least 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 in), so food stays on it
- Wood or plastic; plastic goes in the dishwasher
Skip: Glass or stone boards. They dull knives fast.
What goes wrong
| What | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Runny cauliflower mash | Cauliflower not drained well. | Let it steam dry after draining. If still thin, stir it in the pot over low heat 2–3 minutes. |
| Hot mash bursts out of the blender | Steam pushes the lid off. | Fill the blender no more than half full, remove the lid cap and cover the hole with a folded towel. |
Versions
| Version | Changes | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Original | As written. Hands-on 22 min, total 40 min. | 431 kcal 46 g protein 4.2 g fiber 8 g net carbs 23 g fat |
| Dairy-free | Coconut oil instead of butter, nutritional yeast instead of cheddar. Hands-on 22 min, total 40 min. | 346 kcal 42 g protein 5.3 g fiber 8.3 g net carbs 15 g fat |
Notes
Allergies: removing an allergen from the recipe does not remove it from your kitchen or from other products. Check labels for "may contain" warnings.
Pregnancy: Cook shrimp to 63 °C / 145 °F, until pink and opaque all through.