This is a vibrant bowl of juicy, spiced shrimp over cauliflower rice with creamy avocado and a rich garlic lemon butter sauce being drizzled on top. A fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying high-protein meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Juicy seasoned shrimp with golden sear and bright garlic-lemon sauce
- Extremely high protein from shrimp
- Low-carb cauliflower rice base with healthy fats from avocado
- Quick one-pan shrimp + ready in under 25 minutes
- Restaurant-quality, keto-friendly, and perfect for weeknights
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter (or ghee)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice + extra lemon wedges
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and seared. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili flakes. Simmer for 1 minute. Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Meanwhile, sauté cauliflower rice in a separate pan with a little oil, salt, and pepper for 3–5 minutes until tender.
- Assemble bowls: Add cauliflower rice, top with shrimp, avocado slices, and generous spoonfuls of garlic lemon butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Protein: 32g (high)
- Total Carbs: 10g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 24g
