Cauliflower Grits with Spicy Shrimp

Name: Cauliflower Grits with Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (about 1 pound, yield 4 cups grated); 1 cup unsweeted cashew milk (or coconut milk or whole dairy milk); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or ghee); ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock (or vegetable stock); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, 16/20 count); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (divided); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 4 slices bacon (thick-cut, chopped into ½-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves); ¼ cup yellow onion (diced into ¼-inch cubes); ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced into ¼-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons olive oil (to substitute bacon grease if desired); 4 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ cup green onions (thinly sliced); 8 ounces swiss chard (sliced into 1-inch strips)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Cauliflower grits with spicy shrimp is a healthier version of southern comfort food! Sauteed shrimp with bacon, creamy cauliflower grits, and fresh greens.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:57:31 GMT