I had a taste for a burrito bowl but didn’t want to go purchase one. We had a full day with home chores so even the thought of getting dressed to go outside was a bit much. Since I know burrito bowls are super easy to make at home, I decided to just make one. I used shrimp because it thaws easily and cooks in minutes; however, you can substitute any protein that you enjoy. The idea of a margarita-lime protein is an old one. In fact, I found a version of this recipe several years ago, but I made some swaps to make it keto-friendly since traditional Margarita-Lime recipes include Triple Sec, an alcoholic beverage that includes nearly 11g of sugar per shot.

Keto Margarita-Lime Shrimp Bowl

Keto-friendly remake to a popular Margarita-Lime Shrimp dish. Includes recipes for Cilantro-Lime cauliflower rice as well as sugar-free substitutes for margarita mix.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Davinah S. Smith

Ingredients

Margarita-Lime Shrimp

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp Be Mixed Margarita You can get it here
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp Swerve, Granular Granular
• 2 tbsp tequila
• 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 lb shrimp deveined and peeled

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 bag of cauliflower rice ~3 cups - I get this from Trader Joe's
• 1 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 2 tbsp of lime juice

Instructions

• Whisk all of the ingredients for the shrimp marinade in a mixing bowl that has a lid
• Add the shrimp to the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. While the shrimp marinates, you can make guacamole and salsa (You can get the recipes here). You might also want to create fajita vegetables by simply adding sliced red onions, bell peppers, salt to taste, and a cooking fat to a pan until they are soft.
• For the cauliflower rice: Heat a skillet to medium-high heat.
• Saute the onions and garlic cloves for 2 minutes (the onions will be translucent)
• Add the cauliflower rice to the pan and saute until the "rice" is slightly browned and your desired texture is achieved (~5 minutes)
• Add cilantro, sea salt, and lime juice, then use a spoon or silicone spatula to incorporate it.
• Turn the heat off of the pan with the cauliflower rice and keep warm
• For the shrimp: Heat another skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat
• Add the shrimp and cook 2 - 3 minutes per side
• You can top this dish with sauteed peppers & onions, guacamole, and salsa if you choose.

Recipe Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Keto Margarita-Lime Shrimp Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 285mg 95%

Sodium 2089mg 87%

Potassium 481mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin A 2.6%

Vitamin C 84.5%

Calcium 20.2%

Iron 16.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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