NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

1 tbsp Ghee

0.5 cup 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

  Bring the water and sea salt to a boil in a small saucepan, then slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits.

• 2

  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the grits are thick and creamy.

• 3

  Stir half of the ghee into the finished grits, then cover and set aside to keep warm.

• 4

  In a large skillet, melt the remaining ghee over medium-high heat and add the diced bell pepper and yellow onion.

• 5

  Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are softened and slightly charred around the edges.

• 6

  Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

• 7

  Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley, tossing everything together to coat the shrimp in the zesty pan sauce.

• 8

  Spoon the creamy grits into a bowl and top with the Cajun shrimp and vegetable mixture.