Keto Shrimp and Grits

by KetoFocus.com
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Keto shrimp and grits is the perfect creamy and cheesy breakfast with buttery, spicy shrimp on top. This recipe for keto grits is easy to make and a low-carb twist to a classic dish and it can be eaten for breakfast or as a side dish to a traditional Southern meal. Instead of using cornmeal, this recipe uses lupin meal, which has a very similar texture and flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

4

Servings

532

Calories

40.8g

Fat

24g

Protein

4.5g

Net Carb

12.6g

Total Carbs

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Keto Grits Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup lupin meal
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Keto Shrimp Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp (thawed, deveined, peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Keto Shrimp and Grits Directions

  • STEP
    1

    Saute jalapeno

    Melt butter over medium heat. in a medium skillet. Add diced jalapeño and cook until softened.

    a wooden spoon cooking diced jalapeno with butter
  • STEP
    2

    Cook lupin meal

    To the skillet, stir in lupin meal, water, heavy cream and salt. Bring keto grit mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until lupin grits have thickened and no longer liquid. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese and cheese into the keto grits until smooth and creamy. Set aside and keep warm.

    a skillet with keto grits cooking in it and a wooden spoon
  • STEP
    3

    Prep the shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.

    shrimp next to lemon, butter and seasoning
  • STEP
    4

    Sauté garlic

    Add butter to a large clean skillet, melt over medium heat until melted. Add garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant.

    garlic cooking in a skillet
  • STEP
    5

    Cook the shrimp

    Add raw shrimp to the skillet and cook for two minutes then toss and cook for additional three minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. (120 internal temp). Remove from the heat and toss with parsley and cayenne pepper.

    shrimp cooking in a skillet next to melted butter
  • STEP
    6

    Assemble

    Serve a spoonful of keto grits and top with shrimp. Sprinkle additional parsley or red pepper flakes.

    a bowl of shrimp and grits with a spoon in the bowl
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  • Keto Shrimp and Grits

    • Low Carb Shrimp and Grits Recipe

    a bowl of grits with cooked shrimp on top and chopped herbs

    This creamy, spicy keto shrimp and grits recipe is one of the best grits recipes! It keeps most of the taste and texture of classic shrimp and grits while being extremely low in carbs. These keto grits also have cream cheese and sharp cheddar that just takes this recipe to the next level. To make this recipe keto, we use lupin meal instead of corn meal. Lupin meal comes from the lupin bean which means it is mostly made up of fiber and it is very low in carbs. Since it has a silky texture with individual grains, lupin meal is the perfect keto replacement for cornmeal.

    a layer of cooked shrimp on a pile of grits topped with chopped parsely

    Keto Grits

    To make the grits for our keto shrimp and grits, we use lupin meal or ground lupin beans. The texture and flavor of ground lupin beans is very similar to cornmeal and it’s very low in net carbs are it is mostly fiber. One cup of lupin meal has 4 g of net carbs in it.

    Other keto grit recipes use cauliflower or almond flour to make up the grits; however, they don’t have a similar flavor to actual grits. You will be amazed at how close lupin meal comes to cornmeal in this low carb grits recipe.

    Toppings for Shrimp and Grits

    Shrimp and grits is a classic Southern dish. You can pull some additional Southern flavors into the dish by adding some delicious toppings. Our keto grits recipe is flavors with jalapenos and cheese, you can keep this basic recipe or you can omit those items.

    Try adding these for additional yumminess:

    • Bacon
    • Onions
    • Red Pepper Flakes
    • Bell Peppers

    Pour on additional cream and indulge for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

     

    a big bowl of shrimp and grits with thyme on the side

    The Best Shrimp to Use

    Although you can use frozen or fresh shrimp for this keto shrimp and grits recipe, it’s best to use fresh medium to large shrimp. Stay away from the precooked shrimp because you want the flavors of the spicy shrimp to cook into the seafood.

    Nutritional information & Macros

    Nutrition Information

    Keto Shrimp and Grits

    Servings: 4

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 532
    Fat 40.8g
    Protein 24g
    Total Carbs 12.6g
    Net Carbs 4.5g

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