NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Large shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp Ghee

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup Bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

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 water and sea salt to a boil in a small saucepan, then whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low.

• 2

  Cover and simmer the grits for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and thick.

• 3

  While grits cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced onion and bell pepper.

• 4

  Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

• 5

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

• 6

  Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

• 7

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

• 8

  Divide the creamy grits into bowls, top with the Cajun shrimp mixture, and garnish with fresh parsley.