Creamy Shrimp Cauliflower Risotto

Name: Creamy Shrimp Cauliflower Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: unsalted butter; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed; 2 shallots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt; pepper; freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish; lemon wedge, for serving

Submitted by Arlyn Osborne

"This creamy cauliflower rice risotto with shrimp is flavored with Parmesan cheese, garlic and fresh parsley."

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photo by limeandspoontt

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

unsalted butter
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed
2 shallots, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
lemon wedge, for serving

directions

Heat a small heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and cook until just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons of butter of the pot and let melt. Add shallot and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and cook 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and simmer on medium high until the moisture has been absorbed by the cauliflower. Add 1/2 cup of broth and let absorb. Repeat without remaining 1/2 cup broth.
Lower heat to medium and add the cream cheese, parmesan and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Add the cooked shrimp and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with more parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Questions & Replies

I think the nutrition is way off, I added 11.7g carbs per serving, 46.8 in the entire recipe????

BarbaraMcG39
Can this recipe be frozen after made?

vhankins
How can this recipe have 140g of carbs?

cat3all
Any way to cut WAY down on the calories? Besides the cream cheese, I don't understand why the calorie count is so high.

spostma
Does it need to be frozen cauliflower rice?

caitlin.augerson

Reviews

This was absolutely delicious! You would never know it was cauliflower instead of rice for the risotto, and I love cauliflower. Definitely making this again and want to make it for friends.

monawarwar
Delicious recipe! The cauliflower gives it a little more “zing” and a lot fewer carbs than rice! I also threw in a few baby Bella mushrooms leftover in my fridge. Can’t go wrong with shrimp, cheesy taste! Thumbs up. ??

tjbrolley_99
Easy delicious and great for my keto diet, husband loved it!

Bonniejscaccia