Name: Zesty Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 8 oz raw shrimp; 0.25 cup stone-ground grits; 1 cup water; 1 tsp ghee; 0.5 cup red bell pepper; 0.25 cup yellow onion; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp lemon juice

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Zesty Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Grits

Sautéed Cajun-spiced shrimp and crisp bell peppers served over a bed of velvety, stone-ground grits for a comforting Southern-inspired meal.

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NUTRITION

Protein

52.4g

Fat

13.3g

Carbs

41.6g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

8 oz raw shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

1 tsp ghee

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp lemon juice

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PREPARATION

1
Bring the water and sea salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Slowly whisk in the grits, then reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 15-20 minutes until creamy and tender.
3
Stir the ghee into the finished grits, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
4
While the grits cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
6
Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
7
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
9
Spoon the warm grits into a bowl and top with the zesty shrimp and pepper mixture.