• Recipe Box
    • All Recipes
    • Low Carb & Keto
    • Whole30
    • Paleo
    • 30 Minutes or Less
    • Ninja Foodi
    • Air Fryer
    • Copycat Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
    • Dips, Salad Dressings & Sauces
    • Web Stories
  • Cooking Tips
  • About
    • Work With Dr. Davinah’s Eats
    • Contact
  • My Keto Blog
    • Product Reviews & Guides
    • Recipe Collections
    • Keto Guide for Dummies: A Introduction to Keto
    • Get Exclusive Discounts
    • 360 Cookware
    • Amazon Favorites
    • Shop

↑

Dr. Davinah's Eats

Keto, Low Carb & Air Fryer Recipes for Foodies

  • Recipe Box
    • All Recipes
    • Low Carb & Keto
    • Whole30
    • Paleo
    • 30 Minutes or Less
    • Ninja Foodi
    • Air Fryer
    • Copycat Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
    • Dips, Salad Dressings & Sauces
    • Web Stories
  • Cooking Tips
  • About
    • Work With Dr. Davinah’s Eats
    • Contact
  • My Keto Blog
    • Product Reviews & Guides
    • Recipe Collections
    • Keto Guide for Dummies: A Introduction to Keto
    • Get Exclusive Discounts
    • 360 Cookware
    • Amazon Favorites
    • Shop
Home » Recipes » Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits

Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits

Last Updated April 3, 2022. Published August 20, 2020 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

9.6K shares
  • Share2.8K
Jump to Recipe
Pinterest friendly image for Southern Shrimp & Grits
pinterest image for keto shrimp and grits
pinterest image for low carb shrimp and grits
pinterest image for low-carb shrimp and grits that says creamy, dreamy
pinterest image for low-carb shrimp and grits that says creamy, dreamy

This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and highly recommend. You can read my full disclosure .

Southern Shrimp & Grits is a comfort food combo that never gets old. The flavors of the gravy (made by the shrimp, bacon, and sausage) combined with the creaminess of the grits are a flavor explosion. That’s why I’m excited to share this Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits recipe. You’ll notice that this one has a bit more servings than usual, but I promise you’ll thank me for the leftovers!

close-up of keto shrimp and grits in a bowl

Ingredients

Traditional shrimp and grits are just as you might imagine: shrimp paired with grits. There are lots of way to enjoy the combo, like my sweet & spicy version. However, this one is southern-style and keto-friendly.

It includes my homemade cajun seasoning, plus:

  • Bacon
  • Sausage (see substitution ideas below)
  • Peppers
  • Onions

I used raw, peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp.

shrimp, sausage, cajun seasoning, broth, bacon and Xanthan Gum in separate bowls

Are Grits Keto – Keto Alternative to Grits:

Traditional grits are grains and high in carbs. So, to make this dish low-carb and keto-friendly, I’m using a version of my easy cheese cauliflower grits, which uses store-bought cauliflower rice.

Cauliflower rice is a great alternative to grits and other grains like white or brown rice because it has just 3g net carbs per servings (regular grits have about 35g per serving).

Plus, it’s super versatile. In fact, I use it in so many recipes on the site like my keto mushroom risotto, scallops and parmesan risotto, and my cilantro lime rice that I use in keto burrito bowls.

Recipe Substitution Tips:

  1. Use any smoked sausage you can find: I’ve made this recipe a lot of times and tend to just use whatever smoked sausage I can find. Sometimes this means using andouille sausage. Other times, I use chorizo. Any chicken or pork smoked sausage will work.
  2. Swap pork with turkey or chicken: Keto Shrimp and Grits has pork in it. If you do not eat pork, feel free to make this dish with turkey bacon, and use chicken chorizo sausage. I typically get chicken chorizo sausage from the meat section in my local market.
  3. Swap shallots for onions: shallots are a little sweeter than regular onions, so I use them in some recipes. You can use thinly sliced regular onions instead.
  4. Use keto grits instead of cauliflower grits: keto grits are a bit more mealy and grainy tasting compared to cauliflower.

More Keto Shrimp Recipes:

  • Low Carb Bang Bang Shrimp
  • Shrimp Scampi
  • Cast Iron Shrimp
  • Keto Orange Shrimp
  • Indian Shrimp Curry
  • Keto Shrimp Recipe Collection

If you try this recipe, please stop back and leave it a star rating and/or a review in the comments. Stay connected & share photos of your creations with me & others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! 

keto shrimp and grits in a bowl

Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits

Keto Southern Shrimp & Grits is a recipe that will wow whether or not you're following a low-carb lifestyle! The flavors of the shrimp, chorizo & bacon gravy create a pan sauce that you'll want to pour on everything! The cheese cauliflower rice "grits" are super easy. Plus, the entire dish makes great leftovers.
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Ready in: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner
Servings: 6
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Davinah
Pin Rate Print

Use DRDAVINAHS at checkout to save on some equipment & ingredients!

Ingredients

Southern Shrimp

  • 2 lb Shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning, click for recipe
  • 6 slices Sugar-free Bacon, regular bacon works, but I prefer sugarfree
  • 2/3 lb hot chicken chorizo sausage, pork works also – remove the casing
  • 1/2 Bell Pepper, about 1 cup, chopped
  • 2 Shallots, about 1 cup, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum, or 2 tsp of tapioca starch, or 1 tbsp Unflavored Collagen Peptides
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, or seafood broth

Cheddar Cauliflower Grits

  • 16 oz Cauliflower Rice
  • 3/4 cup Organic Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Chives
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Southern Shrimp

  • Sprinkle the shrimp with the cajun seasoning mixture and set aside
  • Heat 12-in skillet on medium heat
  • Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside.
  • Cook the chorizo in bacon drippings. Remove from pan and set aside with the bacon
  • Saute vegetables (shallots, bell peppers, green onions, and garlic) in the bacon and chorizo fat until translucent.
  • Add the xanthan gum, lemon juice, and broth to the vegetables. Cook until a sauce begins to form (~5 minutes)
  • Add the chorizo, crumbled bacon and seasoned shrimp into the pan. Cook until the shrimp is pink.

Cauliflower Cheese Grits

  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat
  • Add cream, broth, and cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is melted (~5 minutes)
  • Add cauliflower, butter salt, chives and pepper
  • Stir on medium-low until the cauliflower rice is tender (~5-10 minutes)
  • Add cheddar into the pan and allow it to melt

Finish The Dish

  • Add the cauliflower cheese grits to a bowl.
  • Top the keto grits with the southern shrimp and serve.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 483mg | Sodium: 2490mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2015IU | Vitamin C: 83.7mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 4.4mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

Share this RecipeIf you enjoy this recipe, share a link to it via email or Facebook, pin it, or leave a rating. Please don’t copy/paste the instructions to other websites. Thanks for helping the website grow!

Related Posts

  • A bowl of food with Cheesy Cauliflower, an egg, jalapeño, and crispy bacon
    Easy Cheese Cauliflower Grits Recipe
  • One pot of Spanish Mexican Cauliflower Rice with a spoon
    Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice Recipe
  • Keto Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice in a bowl with a lemon wedge
    Keto Jambalaya Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
  • A bowl of food with Cheesy Cauliflower, an egg, jalapeño, and crispy bacon
    Easy Cheese Cauliflower Grits Recipe

Subscribe for Free Recipes, Meal Ideas & Tips!

Join more than 8,000 people who get my top recipes, meal ideas & tips to their inboxes each week.

* indicates required

Filed Under: All Keto Recipes, Cauliflower Recipes, Clean Eating Recipes, Copycat Recipes, Dip, Salad Dressing & Sauce Recipes, Keto Lunch & Dinner Recipes, Recipes, Seafood Recipes

Comments

  1. Sondra says

    November 2, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious. I will add this to my keto recipes.

    Reply
  2. Tom says

    October 24, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    I made this dish today and WOW!!! It is very easy to make and so delicious. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 5, 2022 at 5:19 am

      You’re welcome Tom. We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Christi says

    October 11, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    HOLY WOW! This one’s a definite keeper! It’s a quick and easy recipe, and the versatility to sub proteins really gives you the chance to make it your own. The flavor of the shrimp & sausage is perfect, and I love that you can adjust the spice level to your taste preference. I topped mine with Frank’s Red Hot, and it hit the mark. The “grits” are hands-down one of the most genius uses of cauli-rice in a long time. Best believe I’ll be making this again soon. Thank you for this amazing and decadent dish!!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 5, 2022 at 5:26 am

      Yes, you can always adjust depending on your taste. Thank you so much for trying our recipe. We’re glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Samantha says

    August 27, 2021 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite comfort foods, made this more times than I can count! The flavors are on time!!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 5, 2022 at 5:37 am

      We’re glad you liked it. It’s one of our favorites as well.

      Reply
  5. Valerie says

    January 21, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Simply delish!! My family loved this dish. Thank you
    for sharing these amazing recepies.🙏🏻

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 6, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      You’re welcome! We’re so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  6. Valerie says

    January 21, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    Simply delish … my family
    loved it!! Thank you so much for sharing
    these amazing recipes🙏🏻

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 6, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      You’re welcome! We’re so glad you loved it.

      Reply
  7. Darolyn says

    October 15, 2020 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy and delicious!!! I was curious to try the “grits,” they definitely did not disappoint. I will be preparing this again! ❤️

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 7, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you so much for trying our recipe. We’re so glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Samantha says

    October 11, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe truly satisfied my craving for shrimp and grits and best of all, didn’t have to cheat on my diet!!! So happy I have leftovers for a few days!!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  9. Latrice M says

    September 29, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is 💣. I’ve made it a couple times and I love it. The Chorizo is what sets the whole dish off.
    Even non low carb/keto folks would enjoy this. There’s too much flavor to miss grits.
    This will be in frequent rotation.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 7, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      We’re so happy you enjoyed our recipe.

      Reply
  10. Keisha says

    August 29, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    I just finished my first plate. I’m very impressed with this recipe. So much flavor!!! I used andouille sausage and added more cheese to the “grits”. It is DELICIOUS!!! I’m going back for round 2. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      September 6, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Keisha,

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed this dish and was able to find a meat that worked for you from the suggested list. Appreciate you for taking the time to review this, it is truly one of my favorite recipes too!

      Best,
      Davinah

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    August 20, 2020 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe. First time making it and I wouldn’t change a thing. My kids gobbled it up!! Full of wonderful flavors.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      August 20, 2020 at 11:04 am

      Hi Heather!

      Thanks so much for taking the time to rate this. I appreciate it and am happy that your family enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Tina says

    July 11, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down amazing! The flavors we on point, I thought I was totally going to screw it up, but nope, it was delicious! My husband said it was like a dish we would get in Savannah, GA on vacation!

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      July 13, 2020 at 6:36 am

      Yay! That’s fantastic, Tina! I’m so happy that you and your hubby enjoyed this.

      Reply
  13. Aimee Mars says

    July 9, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    As a Southerner, I take my shrimp and grits seriously, and these shrimp and grits seriously look amazing! I love how you’ve taken this classic recipe and cleaned it up in a keto version. My mom who eats only keto recipes will love this so I’m going to make it for myself and share it with her.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:53 am

      Hope you and your mom enjoyed our recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  14. Irina says

    July 9, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    I have just made your shrimp recipe! I got so many WOWs from my guys at home that I feel I will be making it again 🙂 It is the best-cooked shrimps ever!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:54 am

      Thank you so much for trying our recipe. We’re glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  15. Jeannette says

    July 9, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Shrimp, chorizo AND bacon? Wow, you’ve got an amazing sense of taste 😉 Love how you’ve worked in cauliflower cheese grits into this for that perfect balanced flavour profile. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:55 am

      You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

      Reply
  16. Beth says

    July 9, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! This is so delicious and tasty! My daughter and I loved this recipe! Can’t wait to make this again!

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:55 am

      We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  17. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 9, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds like such a mouth watering dish and I love that it is keto too! Looks absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says

      March 12, 2022 at 6:55 am

      We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.

      Reply
  18. Cyndi says

    June 13, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite recipe for shrimp and “grits”. The recipe is easy to follow and uses easy to find ingredients and inspires me to be creative at the same time. This recipe has given me the confidence to outside my box and get creative. Do not hesitate to try any of Dr. Davinah’s recipes. You won’t be sorry.

    Reply
    • Davinah says

      June 14, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Cyndi!

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. It’s definitely one of my favorite comfort food remakes. Happy that this has helped you feel more confident in the kitchen. Have a great rest of the weekend!

      Best,
      Davinah

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

close up photo of Davinah - the blogger behind Dr. Davinah\'s Eats welcome text that reads, \"I\'m Davinah\" I'm an educator & hardcore foodie who realized eating "all the things" couldn’t last forever. After getting my PhD in Education, I decided to make eating healthier my next big goal. Here, you'll find my collection of keto, low-carb and whole food comfort food recipes. Read More

Search this Website

Free Keto & Low Carb Recipes Delivered Weekly!

Subscribe for amazing recipes, giveaways, discounts and more.

Spring Favorites

keto chicken tenders in a small pan with keto dipping sauce on the side

Keto Chicken Tenders [+VIDEO]

a close-up of six air fryer crab cakes in a metal bowl with lemon, dill, parsley, and homemade tartar sauce

Air Fryer Keto Crab Cakes [+VIDEO]

a close up of keto lemon cake with lemons topped with a sugar-free white chocolate glaze on top of a brown cutting board

Keto Lemon Pound Cake [+VIDEO]

double layer low carb strawberry shortcake on a cake stand

Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake [+VIDEO]

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bites on a white plate with lemon slices

Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bites with Blueberry Sauce

Double layer Low Carb Carrot Cake on a white plate with a mint leaf on top

The Best Keto Low Carb Carrot Cake Recipe [+VIDEO]

Most Popular Recipes

keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

Easy Low Carb & Keto Coleslaw Recipe [+VIDEO]

Shrimp Scampi on a white oblong plate

Keto Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe [+VIDEO]

two air fryer salmon filets on a plate topped with garlic butter

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Herbed Salmon Recipe

crispy air fryer whole chicken wings and sauce on a plate

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe [+VIDEO]

a close-up photo of a garlic parmesan wing on a plate

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings [+VIDEO]

a close-up of Keto Bang Bang shrimp in a bowl

Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Grain-free, No-Added Sugar)

crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks on a black board

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) [+VIDEO]

crispy baked chicken wings on a parchment lined baking sheet

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe [+VIDEO]

pan seared scallops in a bowl with cauliflower risotto

Seared Scallops and Cauliflower Rice Risotto

close-up of Pressure Cooker Pot Roast in a bowl

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Menu Planning Ideas

  • Ninja Foodi Recipes
  • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Side Dishes
closeup of crispy Old Bay Chicken Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings

close up shot of Lobster Tails

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

cooked Tilapia on a plate

Air Fryer Tilapia

Chicken Tenders on a large plate

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans on a plate

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

close-up of a plate of radishes cooked in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

Air Fryer Roasted Radishes

Cast Iron Grilled Chicken on a plate

Easy Cast Iron Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce

A stack of chicken kabob skewers on a blue serving dish.

Easy Indoor Grill Chicken Kababs

cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs in the ninja foodi air fryer

Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

A close up of almond flour waffles on a plate topped with whipped cream and sugar-free maple syrup

Keto Almond Flour Waffles

Loaded Cauliflower on an oblong bowl on a large bowl

Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans on a plate

Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

air fryer frozen Brussels sprouts in a white bowl

Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

ninja foodi air fryer spaghetti squash on a plate

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

keto potato salad with radishes in a bowl

Keto Potato Salad (No Cauliflower)

Featured on:

list of magazines and online blogs that feature Dr. Davinah\'s Eats recipes

@DrDavinahs Follow On Instagram

Free Keto & Low Carb Recipes Delivered Weekly!

Subscribe for amazing recipes, giveaways, discounts and more.

By using this website, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures

Browse by Category

Recipes by Course

  • Recipe Index
  • Breakfast
  • Main Course
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Dip, Salad Dressing & Sauces

Recipes by Diet

  • Keto & Low-Carb Recipes
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Whole30 Recipes

About Davinah Policies Work With Us

Search this Website

Copyright ©2022, Dr. Davinah's Eats. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs
  • Pin
  • 2.8KShare