Whole30 Shrimp and Grits

Transform your favorite Southern classic into a wholesome, guilt-free meal with this Whole30 Shrimp and Grits recipe. Made with tender, succulent shrimp cooked in a fragrant blend of garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, this dish packs bold, zesty flavors. The traditional grits get a healthy makeover with creamy, dairy-free cauliflower "grits," enriched with coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and ghee for a velvety texture and cheesy nuance. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is paleo, Whole30-compliant, and completely gluten-free, making it a perfect choice for a clean-eating lifestyle. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, it’s a satisfying, low-carb comfort food that’s as vibrant as it is nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a special weekend treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 head cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole green onions, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and 1 tablespoon of ghee into the cauliflower rice. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring until it thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Step 4

In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add shrimp, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.

Step 7

Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve the shrimp over the cauliflower grits, garnished with sliced green onions and additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1455.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1403.3

Total Fat 74.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 937.3mg	0%
Sodium 3835.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 128.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 521.5mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 3695.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 18.1%