Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp (28g) ghee or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) garlic powder
  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices (60g) Whole30-compliant bacon, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup (150g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp (6g) sugar-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Steam or sauté the cauliflower rice until tender. Transfer it to a high-speed blender with coconut milk, ghee, salt, and garlic powder. Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the bacon fat; sauté until they are translucent and slightly browned.
  4. Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Add avocado oil and the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and sear for 2 minutes per side until opaque with a mahogany-colored crust.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and fresh lemon juice for the final 30 seconds of cooking, then remove shrimp from heat.
  6. Spoon a generous portion of the cauliflower grits into shallow bowls. Top with the sautéed vegetable mixture, seared shrimp, and garnish with the reserved crispy bacon.