NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz raw shrimp

0.13 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup bell pepper

0.25 cup red onion

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then whisk in the stone-ground grits and reduce the heat to low.

• 2

  Cover and simmer the grits for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until they reach a tender consistency.

• 3

  While grits cook, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the diced bell pepper and red onion to the skillet, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften.

• 5

  Stir in the raw shrimp and sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Sauté the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and slightly curled.

• 7

  Remove the grits from the heat and vigorously stir in the Greek yogurt until the texture is rich and creamy.

• 8

  Divide the grits into bowls, top with the zesty shrimp mixture, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley.