NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

0.5 cup chicken bone broth

0.5 cup water

1 tsp ghee

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 cup green 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

  In a small saucepan, bring the chicken bone broth and water to a boil over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Whisk in the stone-ground grits and sea salt, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until creamy.

• 3

  Stir the ghee into the finished grits, remove from heat, and keep covered to stay warm.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the diced green bell pepper and red onion to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

• 6

  Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and toss them in a small bowl with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper.

• 7

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.

• 8

  Finish the shrimp by stirring in the lemon juice and fresh parsley for a bright flavor profile.

• 9

  Spoon the zesty shrimp and sautéed vegetables over a bed of the warm, silky grits and serve immediately.