Keto Cauliflower with Shrimp and Pancetta Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Paleo
Quick Easy
4.6/5
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Keto Cauliflower with Shrimp and Pancetta
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Description

Imagine a taste of Spain, reimagined for a modern palate. This delightful dish takes inspiration from traditional tapas, offering a flavorful and satisfying experience that's both comforting and exciting. Instead of potatoes, tender cauliflower florets form the heart of this creation.

Diced pancetta, with its rich, savory character, mingles with succulent jumbo shrimp, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. The magic happens in the pan, where smoky paprika, fragrant garlic, and aromatic rosemary infuse every element with their captivating essence. As the ingredients sizzle and dance together, their flavors meld and deepen, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

The dish is then gently simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, allowing the cauliflower to become perfectly tender and the flavors to meld even further. Each bite offers a delightful contrast – the slight bite of the cauliflower, the saltiness of the pancetta, the sweetness of the shrimp, all harmonized by the smoky spices and the vibrant tomato sauce. It’s a dish that awakens the senses and leaves you wanting more.

Serve this flavorful creation as a tapas dish, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Or, enjoy it as a light yet satisfying lunch. It also makes a wonderful main course when paired with complementary sides.

Consider serving it with slices of toasted bread, ideal for soaking up the delectable sauce. Alternatively, accompany it with a hearty side salad and creamy diced avocado for added richness and healthy fats. For a twist, you can substitute the pancetta with diced chorizo, crumbled sausage, or even chicken thigh meat.

Remember to adjust cooking times accordingly to ensure each ingredient is cooked to perfection. No matter how you choose to prepare it, this dish is sure to become a new favorite, offering a taste of Spain in every bite.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
17 min
Total Time
27 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 bowls serving
C
Calories
550 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
40 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g

Cholestrol 250 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 800 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Diced Pancetta
    Diced Pancetta
    3 oz
    2.
    Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick
    Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick
    1-½ tsp
    3.
    Cauliflower Florets by Flavorite
    Cauliflower Florets by Flavorite
    1 cup
    4.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 clove
    5.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    1 tablespoon
    6.
    Rosemary, Dried
    Rosemary, Dried
    1 teaspoon
    7.
    Shrimp, cooked from fresh
    Shrimp, cooked from fresh
    0.5 cup
    8.
    Tomato Sauce
    Tomato Sauce
    ⅓ cup
    9.
    Salt, Sea Salt
    Salt, Sea Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    10.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    Add the cauliflower florets to a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the cauliflower is just tender. Drain completely and set aside to steam dry.
    2.
    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the pancetta, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper and part cooked cauliflower. Stir well to combine and pan-fry until the pancetta is browned all over.
    3.
    Crush the garlic. Add the shrimp to the skillet along with the garlic. Stir well to combine.
    4.
    Add the tomato sauce to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are piping hot through. Optionally top with chopped fresh parsley to serve.