Low Carb Shrimp & Grits with Goat Cheese

These Low-Carb Shrimp & Grits are a lightened up version of a classic southern comfort food…

I know, I know…low-carb shrimp & grits?! BUT if you’re following along on Instagram, you might have seen that I started a round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss last week. So, I’m figuring out how to make lighter versions of some of my favorite foods that I can incorporate into my low carb days. We all know that swapping in riced cauliflower is a great way to make something low carb, right? And really there’s nothing that can truly replace a good bowl of real southern grits, but this creamy cauliflower and goat cheese mixture is a good substitute when you’re keeping an eye on your carb intake.

Oh, and I’ll be honest: you can pick up every single ingredient you need for this at Trader Joe’s (if that’s your thing) so it’s really pretty affordable, too. These low-carb shrimp & grits are and easy meal to add in if you need something super filling and low in carbs. To make it a complete meal, I like to add a side of steamed green beans!

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Low Carb Shrimp & Grits with Goat Cheese

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Ingredients

  

• 1 bag Mashed Cauliflower
• 1 bag Riced Cauliflower
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder (or to taste)
• 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning (or to taste)
• 1.5 oz. Goat Cheese
• 1 lb. Shrimp
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

 

Low Carb "Grits"

• Prepare the mashed cauliflower according to package directions.
• Stir riced cauliflower into the mash, cooking until heated through.
• Once the cauliflower is cooked, stir in the garlic powder, cajun seasoning, goat cheese, salt, & pepper.

Roasted Shrimp

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• If frozen, thaw out shrimp. Toss shrimp in a little avocado oil and your favorite seasonings. (I like to use lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a little worcestershire sauce.)
• Lay the shrimp out in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and roast in the over for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked.

Notes

For me, one serving is about one cup of "grits" and 2-3 oz. of shrimp on top.