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Shrimp with Paleo Lemon Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish and Seafood, Main Course, Nut Free
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 406

Ingredients
  

SHRIMP:

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and de-vained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Redmond Real garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or ghee if not dairy sensitive)

LEMON "RICE":

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil (or ghee if not dairy sensitive)
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 cups “Cauliflower Rice”
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Redmond Real salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 large zucchini trimmed, seeded, and diced

FRIED BASIL:

  • 1 cup coconut oil (or ghee if not dairy sensitive)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Place the chili powder, garlic salt, coriander, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add coconut oil and preheat pan to medium-high heat. When the pan is hot a drop of water will skitter in the pan. When ready to cook, place the marinated shrimp in the hot pan. They will be done after cooking 1 to 3 minutes per side. When done the shrimp will turn pinkish white and will feel firm to the touch.
  • Lemon Rice: Place cauliflower flowerettes in a food processor. Pulse until small pieces of "rice." Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and allow them to sweat their liquid for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the "rice" and zucchini and sauté it for 3 minutes. Add the stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the "rice" has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Fried Basil: Heat the oil to 350 degrees on a candy thermometer in a large saucepan over high heat. Standing as far back from the pot as possible and wearing an oven mitt, drop the basil leaves into the hot oil. The oil may bubble and splatter. Fry for about 1 minute, or until the leaves are crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leaves to a double layer of paper towels to drain.

Nutrition

Calories: 406 | Fat: 19.2g | Protein: 43.4g | Carbohydrates: 16.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | P:E Ratio: 1.4