NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

1 tsp ghee

1 tsp extra virgin 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

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring 1 cup of water and 0.25 tsp sea salt to a boil in a small saucepan.

• 2

  Whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the texture is creamy.

• 3

  Stir in 1 tsp of ghee once the grits are cooked, then cover and set aside to keep warm.

• 4

  In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and 0.25 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.

• 5

  Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 6

  Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

• 7

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a light golden crust.

• 8

  Divide the warm grits into a bowl, top with the shrimp and vegetable mixture, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.