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Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

Recipe seems appropriate. Shrimp is a good protein source and doesn't raise blood calcium. Cauliflower is low in calories and high in fiber, suitable for hyperparathyroidism patients.

Adapted from EatingWell, by Liv Dansky

20 mintotal
4servings
6ingredients
286kcal a serving
Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 1/2 pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on (31-40 count)
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon, divided
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated riced cauliflower

Method

  1. Finely chop dark green scallion tops to yield 1/3 cup; transfer to a small bowl. Finely chop light green and white scallion bottoms to yield 1 1/2 cups; reserve 1/2 cup and transfer 1 cup to a large bowl.
  2. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning to the large bowl with the 1 cup chopped scallions; toss to coat.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the seasoned shrimp; cook, undisturbed, until opaque around the edges and almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; flip shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Do not wipe the pan. Repeat with 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining shrimp. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and toss to mix.3 min timer
  4. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the pan over medium heat. Add the reserved 1/2 cup chopped scallion bottoms; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in riced cauliflower and the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 8 minutes.2 min timer
  5. Stir the shrimp into the cauliflower; divide among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped scallion tops before serving.

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