Description
Cauliflower risotto shrimp skillet is an easy nightshade free, low carb dinner. Make this skillet recipe in one pan in only 20 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces cauliflower rice OR 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into large florets* (~ 4 cups)
- 10 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (~250g)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided (plus more, as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to coat shrimp (optional)
- 2 small shallots or 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (1 large clove)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup coconut milk or cream (for dairy option)
- 1/3 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups loose leaf baby spinach
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, to top
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil, to top
Instructions
For Cauliflower Rice – If not using premade cauliflower rice, see instructions in my riced veggies post, or in the notes section of this recipe card.
For Shrimp
- Rinse peeled/deveined shrimp and place in a bowl with garlic powder; toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for two minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer shrimp from pan to a cool plate or bowl; set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil or butter to a pot over medium-high heat on the stove. Once melted, add the chopped shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add minced garlic, and sauté for an additional minute, then add riced cauliflower, and stir to combine.
- Pour broth into the pan, stir, then place a lid on the pot, and let the cauliflower steam for 3 minutes.
- Add coconut milk, parmesan cheese, and lemon, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add spinach in 2 batches, stirring and allowing spinach to wilt after each addition. Cover and cook 1 minute on medium to medium-high heat.
- Finishing touches (2 options) below.
- Stir in feta and shrimp. Place the skillet in a 400°F oven for 7 – 10 minutes. OR, alternatively, cover the pan again and cook for additional 4-5 minutes on medium heat, until shrimp are pink and spinach / cheese are softened.
- Garnish with fresh basil; add salt and pepper to taste.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for 1 month.
Notes
Recipe inspired by Bon Appetit
To Make Cauliflower Rice:
- Cut cauliflower into small enough florets that they will fit through the feeder tube of a food processor. BONUS: You can rice the stems, too!
- In small batches, put the florets into a food processor. Process until cauliflower has the consistency of rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 521.3 mg
- Fat: 16.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.1 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 20.5 g
- Cholesterol: 129.5 mg