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    Home » Recipes » Breakfasts

    Published: Apr 24, 2017 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Whole30 Southern Style Shrimp and "Grits" in a Creole Tomato Sauce

    [This post is sponsored by ZUPA NOMA. I used their Organic Tomato Gazpacho to create the tomato sauce in this recipe.Thank you for keeping The Kitcheneer in the kitchen!]

    I am a G.R.I.T.S.

    Whole30 Shrimp and "Grits"-Whole30 friendly southern inspired brunch will have your taste buds singing with protein packed shrimp and cauliflower grits in a creole tomato sauce.|thekitcheneer.com

    As in Girl Raised In The South. I was actually born in South Carolina and most of my breakfasts growing up were grits. AKA BEST BREAKFAST EVER. Loaded with butter and oh so good. But that doesn’t exactly fit my healthy lifestyle anymore. So I decided to take my favorite breakfast and bump it up to brunch/dinner status with a bit of Louisiana flare.

    I love anything with spice and I believe folks in the south do spices right. And since summer is approaching, I feel like it’s time to embrace everything spicy, fun, and fresh!

    Ok? Ok!

    And I know some of those on the Whole30 (including me) have problems pulling together a meal that has all of your macros. Like, I will have broccoli and salmon on my plate…but where is my healthy fat? Usually I will stop in the pantry for a spoonful of almond butter and call it a night. But, ideally I want The Kitcheneer to be a place where it’s a one stop shop for you.

    You get your healthy carb (cauliflower plus veggies), your protein (shrimp), and your healthy fat (ghee/cooking fat) all in one bowl!

    So you see, I am looking out for YOU! 🙂

    Let’s take a peek at this amazing bowl of Whole30 Shrimp and "Grits".

    Whole30 Shrimp and "Grits"-Whole30 friendly southern inspired brunch will have your taste buds singing with protein packed shrimp and cauliflower grits in a creole tomato sauce.|thekitcheneer.com

    …. Fresh shrimp marinated in lemon juice and spices. This alone elevates the spice level by having it in the marinade THEN adding to the sauce

    ….. A spicy creole tomato based sauce that has me drooling just thinking about it. It starts with a little oil, garlic, green bell pepper, celery, spices, and a bit of my favorite ZUPA NOMA (which is so so good here).

    The Organic Tomato Gazpacho is one of my favorite flavors from ZUPA NOMA. It truly is a superfood soup packed with fresh tang of whole, ripe tomatoes and sweetened with bell pepper and red onion.

    And get this: each bottle of ZUPA NOMA contains FOUR servings of whole organic vegetables! How awesome is that!?

    Whole30 Shrimp and "Grits"-Whole30 friendly southern inspired brunch will have your taste buds singing with protein packed shrimp and cauliflower grits in a creole tomato sauce.|thekitcheneer.com

    …once the shrimp is cooked and the sauce gets thicker and thicker it’s time to make our grits

    Cauliflower is riced and softened in a sauce pan with ghee and fresh herbs and garlic.

    So have I convinced you that you NEED to make this brunch, lunch, dinner????

    DO IT.

    This is happening this weekend. Again. On our back patio with a glass of sparkling kombucha. Why? Because we can.

    And this was very much inspired by my two earlier posts:

    Cauliflower Grits Cups <-Whole30 friendly

    Italian Shrimp and Creamy Polenta <- not Whole30 but gluten free

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    1. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 25, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      I love this healthier version of a classic southern-style dish!

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      • Amanda says

        April 28, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Thanks Kimberly!

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    2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      April 25, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      It's time I try grits! This looks like a great first recipe to try.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 25, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        If you haven't tried the real deal grits you NEED to! then try this version! Thanks Erin!

        Reply
    3. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

      April 25, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Ok now you made me want grits! Haha. This looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 25, 2017 at 1:30 pm

        Then my plan was a success! Muwahahahaha!
        Thank you Ashley!

        Reply
    4. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

      April 25, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I love that you healthified the grits!!! I totally want to try this, ASAP.

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      • Amanda says

        April 25, 2017 at 11:25 am

        Thank you Kelly! Grits is totally possible on a Whole30 if you're creative! 😉

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Farley says

      April 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      I loooooove shrimp and grits. This version sounds absolutely amazing.

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      • Amanda says

        April 24, 2017 at 5:59 pm

        It's so so good! Thanks Jennifer!

        Reply
    6. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      April 24, 2017 at 8:13 am

      I love that this meal is a one-stop-shop when it comes to pulling in all macros! It looks like it's packed with flavor too...what a great way to keep Whole30 exciting!

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      • Amanda says

        April 24, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thank you Faith! I try to keep things simple here for everyone! 🙂

        Reply

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