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Ingredients
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1 bunch scallions
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1 ½ pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on (31-40 count)
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2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon, divided
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated riced cauliflower
Directions
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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.
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Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning to the large bowl with the 1 cup chopped scallions; toss to coat.
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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.
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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.
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Stir the shrimp into the cauliflower; divide among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped scallion tops before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
286 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size about 2 cups shrimp & about 3/4 cup cauliflower | |
Calories 286 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 26g | 52% |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
Cholesterol 253mg | 84% |
Vitamin A 1032IU | 21% |
Vitamin C 60mg | 67% |
Vitamin D 3IU | 1% |
Vitamin E 3mg | 18% |
Folate 116mcg | 29% |
Vitamin K 78mcg | 65% |
Sodium 438mg | 19% |
Calcium 142mg | 11% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium 61mg | 15% |
Potassium 614mg | 13% |
Zinc 2mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 2mcg | 83% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.