Mardi Gras Spicy Datil Pepper Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits with Bacon
Prep Time: 25-30 MinutesCook Time: 15-20 MinutesServes: 2 Main Course servingsCalories: 350
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER GRITS
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice If using fresh cauliflower, you will need about 2 cups of cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted light butter
- 1/2 teaspoon
OSA Gourmet Datil Chipotle Steak Blend or salt to taste - 2 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
MARDI GRAS SPICY DATIL PEPPER SHRIMP
- 2 strips of turkey bacon cooked till crisp, then crumbled (Optional)
- 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons
OSA Gourmet Datil Chipotle Steak Blend - 1 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or unsalted light butter
- 4 Tablespoons
OSA Gourmet Fountain of Youth Datil Marinade - 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- *For an even spicier shrimp experience add a few drops – or more – of one of our award-winning OSA Gourmet Datil Pepper Hot Sauces
- Snake Bite Venom, Stinging Lizard or Death Angel
Instructions
CAULIFLOWER GRITS
- Pulse frozen cauliflower rice in a food processor until it is finely ground. If there is any moisture in the cauliflower, pat dry.
- a. If using fresh cauliflower, separate into small florets and using blade attachment of food processor, pulse until they are very small grains.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the cauliflower and milk.
- Bring the cauliflower mixture to a simmer, stirring often so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Cook cauliflower grits for 10-15 minutes or until creamy.
- Season with
OSA Gourmet Datil Chipotle Steak Blend or salt if desired and stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese and stir until all the cheese is melted. - Remove from heat and cover pot to keep warm while cooking shrimp.
MARDI GRAS SPICY DATIL PEPPER SHRIMP
- Place shrimp into a medium bowl. Sprinkle
OSA Gourmet Datil Chipotle Steak Blend over the shrimp. Toss shrimp in seasoning until evenly coated. Let shrimp marinate for at least 10 minutes. - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the butter or olive oil. (I use my grandmother’s cast-iron skillet.)
- When oil or butter is hot, add in the shrimp. spacing them out as a single layer making sure all shrimp are touching the surface of the skillet.
- Cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Add
OSA Gourmet Fountain of Youth Datil Marinade and the garlic. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to heat up marinade and garlic. - Remove from stove and serve immediately.
To Serve:
- Stir cauliflower grits and divide between 2 bowls. Top with the shrimp and marinade and bacon pieces if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- New Orleans tradition includes crispy French bread with lots of real butter. As much as I love the bread – and New Orleans French bread is definitely the best – I refrained. Carbs, carbs and more carbs. Feel free to add a crusty loaf of bread to round out this delicious meal, if you are so inclined.
Notes
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
NUTRITIONServes 2, calories: 350 | carbohydrates: 10g | protein: 30g | fat: 16g | saturated fat: 5g | cholesterol: 306mg | sodium: 1011mg | potassium: 577mg | fiber: 3g, sugar: 4g |calcium: 394mg | net carbs: 7g Optavia: 1 Lean, 2 Gren, 2 Healthy Fat, 3 Condiment *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. *The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. For accurate nutritional information, calculate using the exact ingredients you use as brands vary in their nutritional values. Please consult your doctor for any questions or concerns you have about dietary restrictions.