Cumin Lime Shrimp over Creamy Cauliflower Risotto
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Cumin Lime Shrimp over Creamy Cauliflower Risotto

Short on time? This better-for-you creamy cauliflower risotto makes for a quick and tasty dinner. Heart healthy avocado gives the dish its smooth, indulgent texture instead of traditional dairy-based ingredients.

35 min2 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup cauliflower risotto and 4 shrimp

317

Calories

7g

Protein

20g

Carbs

26g

Fat

10g

Fiber

4g

Sugar

352mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 4 g · Cholesterol 24 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • olive oil, divided

    2 tablespoons

  • shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed

    8 medium

  • cumin

    1 teaspoon

  • fresh lime, zested and juiced

    1

  • salt

    1/4 teaspoon

  • frozen “riced” cauliflower

    1 package (8-10 ounces)

  • white onion, finely chopped

    1/2 cup

  • garlic, minced

    1 clove

  • ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced

    1

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Microwave frozen “riced” cauliflower according to package directions, usually about 5-6 minutes; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until light pink and opaque. Place shrimp in a small bowl and season with cumin, lime zest, and salt.

  4. 4

    Add remaining oil into the pan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and avocado and cook for one minute, until heated through.

  5. 5

    Transfer avocado onion mixture into a blender or food processor and add lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth, stirring mixture with a spatula if needed.

  6. 6

    Transfer heated “riced” cauliflower into the pan and top with pureed avocado onion mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until cauliflower has a beautiful green color.

  7. 7

    Divide into two bowls and top with cooked shrimp.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Created by Fresh Avocados Love One Today, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

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