NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Large shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.25 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt

0.5 tbsp Ghee

0.5 cup Bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

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 stone-ground grits.

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

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

• 5

  Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and black pepper in a small bowl, then add them to the skillet.

• 6

  Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.

• 7

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

• 8

  Bowl the creamy grits and top with the zesty shrimp and peppers, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley.