Paleo Shrimp and Grits is a healthy and low carb way to enjoy shrimp and grits! Lemony shrimp on top of creamy cauliflower grits. The best heathy comfort food!
Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been fabulous.
The kids and the husband all have a 4-day and it’s been a relaxing and productive weekend.
I’ve been without a lightbulb in the kitchen since at least October (my anxiety strikes at weird times) and husband finally had time to run to Home Depot and get it fixed.
So hooray, I can Instagram my nightime baking now!
And today I have an exciting post! I’m giving away a copy of my new favorite cookbook (that I pre-ordered months ago and paid for both copies myself) from one of my favorite Paleo bloggers.
The Performance Paleo Cookbook by Stephanie Gaudreau!
I know, I know… more Paleo. I’m sorry. But guys, this cookbook is good for anyone who eats meat and veggies.
Which should be a good portion of you guys.
I’m obsessed with this cookbook. I knew it would be good but I had no idea it would be this good. Especially since I’m usually pretty “meh” over Paleo cookbooks. I mean, literally, they’re just meat and veggies.
Anyway, the first part of the book is all about when and how you should eat when you want to improve your workouts. It has sample meal plans and all the info you need. And then the remaining 200 pages are all recipes. All amazing recipes.
Those Almond Butter and Jelly Bites? From this book. I made the Blueberry Pork Patties for breakfast the other day and they were killer. I’m making the Coconut Water Electrolyte Drink ASAP. And this Paleo Shrimp and Grits came from the book, too!
Paleo Shrimp and Grits!
Grits?
Yeah, not Paleo at all.
But these are made from cauliflower. Admittedly, you have to really like cauliflower to be into this sort of thing.
My husband? Not into cauliflower. But I love it and would happily eat these grits for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The shrimp was delicious and it was all really easy to make which is always important to me.
More Paleo Recipes
- Paleo Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry
- Paleo Chicken Piccata
- Paleo Korean Beef
- Homemade Paleo Bacon
- Paleo Sloppy Joes
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Paleo Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
For the grits:
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon butter, or coconut oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- zest of 2 lemons
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter, or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Use a food processor fitted with a shredding or grating blade. Pulse the cauliflower until it resembles rice. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened. Add the cauliflower, chicken broth, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft and most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with the lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to make sure it's well coated Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the 2 teaspoons of butter. Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1 minute on each side or until they're no longer pink and are a light golden brown.
- Serve the shrimp on top of the cauliflower grits. Drizzle fresh lemon juice on top and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 254mgSodium: 1670mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 29g
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
I LOVE that the grits are made of cauliflower!!! This sounds like the perfect dinner to me.
Paula Jones says
I need this book, because I really don’t know what is paleo and what isn’t. If it’s meat and potatoes, I’m thinking Hubs will love eating this way. (And I have catching up to do on your last few posts, been crazy here the last few days.)
Carol Borchardt says
Love shrimp and grits and love this idea for my Paleo personal chef clients.
Ellie says
Since I follow a low carb diet and I’m a southern girl this Shrimp and “Grits” sounds devine. I will be making this very soon. Don’t worry about paleo haters either like you said meat and veggies ….they can always adapt and use other ingredients.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
That cookbook sounds awesome! Honestly, cookbooks are on my radar so much that it’s hard to pick one favorite. I’m currently liking the new book Super Seeds, which has lots of everyday recipes using chia, flax, hemp, quinoa, etc.
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
That book looks amazing! And these shrimp and grits?! Divine. Can’t wait to try it out and indulge in some southern food without the guilt!
Lauren Jenkins says
I’m not sure but I love reading cookbooks! I have two very young children and zero time to look into new cookbooks. This one looks great however!
Sandy Headtke says
I like the cookbooks that have a variety of real meals. I don’t have the time for the popcorn or popsicle cookbooks.
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
That shrimp looks PERFECT! So savory and delicious looking! Pinned :)
Pam Greer says
I made a salmon dish over cauliflower “risotto” and I loved it – so I bet I would love these “grits”
Amy S says
This looks like a great cookbook the would be right up my ally!
Dana says
That cookbook looks awesome, and I know my hubby would love it, too.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kithcne says
I am a *huge* fan of shrimp (I keep 6 bags in my freezer), so adding another shrimp recipe to my recipe box is golden with me! It looks delicious!
Debbie Bray says
I am excited about Barefoot Contessa Make It Ahead
Sabrina says
I’m loving Skinnytaste right now and I love the Barefoot Contessa. Can’t wait to try these shrimp and grits. Looks great!!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Meat and veggies right here!! Looks like an awesome book :)
Christy Spurlock says
I love and collect all cookbooks. I like all cookbooks that have simple and quick recipes to help with long workdays and no time for a lot of cooking.
Lisa says
Wow, this cookbook sounds great! You can never have too many cookbooks and I can’t wait to add a few more to my collection this year. I would have never guessed the grits were made out of cauliflower! Now that is some grits I think I would love! :)
Amy @Very Culinary says
Who’s totally into cauliflower? <<< This gal. Also? I've had a burnt out light bulb in my pantry for.ever. And I'm too lazy…er…busy…to change it. Paul surprised me yesterday with a new one. Life changing. It's always the little things, right? Love the recipe. Pinned.
Chris says
Anything Paleo! I have been doing that 90% of the time – with some Whole30s mixed in. Keep the Paleo recipes coming!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
This shrimp dish is calling my name. It is perfection!
Brittany Koelmel says
I love cookbooks! This one looks awesome.
Marissa says
This looks awesome, Amanda! And seriously, what CAN’T cauliflower be? It’s crazy versatile!
Jenice says
I love all cookbooks but haven’t tried Paleo. This would be a fun start.
Amy says
Collect cookbooks and I can honestly say I don’t have a Paleo one……yet :)
Holli says
I have the SkinnyTaste cookbook and excited to try the recipes from there.
Carolsue says
I am excited to try THIS cookbook because it looks to me like it is the best Paleo cookbook out there!
Weezie says
I just got a copy of Russ Crandall’s The Ancestral Table, which I’m pretty excited about, but I’d be psyched to win a copy of this!
Itzia says
This one looks great.