NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tsp olive oil

0.5 cup bell pepper

0.25 cup 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.

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Add 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 until evenly coated.

• 6

  Add the shrimp to the skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

• 7

  Stir in the lemon juice to deglaze the pan and coat the shrimp in the pan juices.

• 8

  Once grits are finished, remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until the texture is smooth and creamy.

• 9

  Divide the creamy grits into a bowl, top with the zesty shrimp and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh parsley.