KETO DINNER IDEAS; SHRIMP WITH GRITS AND ARUGULA

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NUTRITION FACT;

Spicy Shrimp 122 calories,
  • 5g fat.
  • 3g carbs.
  • 16g protein.
  • 0g sugars.
Cauliflower Grits 151 calories,
  • 10g fat.
  • 9g carbs.
  • 8g protein.
  • 5g sugars.
Garlic Arugula 35 calories,
  • 3g fat.
  • 1g carbs.
  • 0g protein.
  • 0g sugars.
Total calories: 308 calories.
KETO DINNER IDEAS; SHRIMP WITH GRITS AND ARUGULA

INGREDIENTS

CAULIFLOWER GRITS;
  • 1 cup whole milk.
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
  • 4 cups diced cauliflower.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
SPICY SHRIMP;
  • 1 tablespoon paprika.
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • 1 pound peeled and divided shrimp.
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GARLIC ARUGULA;
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  • 4 cups baby arugula.
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

DIRECTIONS

Make The Spicy Shrimp: Place the shrimp during a large zip-top bag. During a small bowl, stir the paprika with the garlic powder and cayenne to mix. Pour the mixture into the bag with the shrimp and toss well until they’re coated with the spices. Refrigerate while you create the grits.

Make The Cauliflower Grits: get a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook until it releases moisture, 2 to three minutes.

Stir in half the milk till simmering. Stir frequently until the cauliflower absorbs the milk, 6 to eight minutes.

Add the remaining milk and simmer until the mixture is thick and creamy, 10 minutes more. Stir within the chevre and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Make The Garlic Arugula: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until you smell its fragrant, 1 minute. Add the arugula and sauté until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the skillet and put aside.

Within the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauté until fully cooked 4 to five minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve, divide the grits among four plates and top each with 1 / 4 of the arugula and 1 / 4 of the shrimp. Serve immediately.

Dr. Nada Ahmed El Gazaar, Licensed Dietitian
Dr. Nada Ahmed El Gazaar, Licensed Dietitian

Nada Ahmed El Gazaar is a certified nutritionist and health educator with a pharmaceutical background and a deep passion for preventive health and balanced nutrition. She is the founder of What Diet Is It, where she shares evidence-based health and diet insights to help readers make sustainable, realistic changes.

Nada personally experienced how anti-inflammatory dietary choices—free from sugar, gluten, and artificial additives—can dramatically improve well-being. Drawing from both scientific study and lived experience, she focuses on gut health, inflammation, and holistic recovery strategies.

Nada holds a certification in Nutrition Science from Zewail International Academy and continues to expand her expertise through ongoing medical and nutritional research to ensure her readers receive accurate, actionable guidance.

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