NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tsp ghee

1 tsp olive oil

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.25 cup yellow 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 water and sea salt to a boil, then whisk in the grits.

• 2

  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the grits are tender and water is absorbed.

• 3

  While grits cook, pat shrimp dry and toss in a bowl with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.

• 4

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.

• 5

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

• 6

  Once grits are done, remove from heat and stir in the ghee and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.

• 7

  Plate the creamy grits, top with the sautéed shrimp and vegetables, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley.