Low Carb Shrimp and Mock Cheese Grits
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower (or 1 head of fresh)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ounces chopped bacon
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 ounces thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (about 4 tomatoes)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lb peeled shrimp
Instructions
- Cheese “grits”:.
- Steam or microwave the cauliflower until it’s soft. Drain it thoroughly, and put it through the blender or food processor until it’s well pureed.
- Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the pureed cauliflower, cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, and black pepper in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until smooth.
- Shrimp:.
- Put chopped bacon in a skillet. Brown bacon and add mushrooms, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, and wine. Simmer until mushrooms are cooked.
- Add the shrimp and cook until just done. Serve over grits.