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Shrimp and “Orzo” Salad (Grain Free, Primal, Paleo)

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Adapted from Food Network

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons ghee, divided, melted
  • Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 1 head cauliflower, “riced”*
  • 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cucumber, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
  • 3/4 cup raw feta cheese, crumbled (omit for Paleo and dairy free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and adjust rack to middle position.
  2. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with melted ghee, and season with sea salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoon ghee in a large sauté pan. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, but not yet soft, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cauliflower into a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. (This step reduces the goitrogens in the vegetable, making it healthier for the thyroid and immune system.
  4. Place riced cauliflower, scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, and shrimp in a large salad bowl. Pour lemon juice, olive oil and salt over salad and toss, about 8-10 times until all vegetables are coated with dressing.
  5. Add the feta and stir in gently. Season to taste with sea salt. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight in an airtight container. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

*To rice cauliflower: Cut 1 head of cauliflower into 2-inch pieces. Place half of the cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for 12-15 one-second pulses until cauliflower is about the size of rice. Place chopped cauliflower in a bowl. Repeat with second batch of cauliflower. As an alternative, you can grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater or chop fine with a large chef’s knife.

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