If you're craving a creamy and delicious seafood dish that won't derail your keto diet, this creamy garlic shrimp with cauliflower rice is the perfect option. Made with succulent shrimp, garlic, cream cheese, and heavy cream, this dish is rich and satisfying. The cauliflower rice is a healthy alternative to traditional rice and adds a nice crunch to the dish. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of cauliflower, grated
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat the shrimp with the creamy garlic sauce.
In a separate skillet, sauté the grated cauliflower over medium heat until tender and lightly browned.
Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the cauliflower rice.
This creamy garlic shrimp with cauliflower rice is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a satisfying seafood dish while sticking to your keto diet. The creamy garlic sauce is rich and flavorful, while the cauliflower rice adds a nice texture to the dish. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy weekend meal. Enjoy!