NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz raw shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt

0.5 cup bell peppers

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring the water and sea salt to a rolling boil.

• 2

  Whisk in the stone-ground grits, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and thick.

• 3

  While the grits are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the diced bell peppers and yellow onion to the skillet, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.

• 5

  Toss the raw shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper in a small bowl until evenly coated.

• 6

  Add the seasoned shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

• 7

  Once the grits have finished cooking, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until the texture is velvety.

• 8

  Spoon the creamy grits into a shallow bowl and top with the spiced shrimp and pepper mixture.

• 9

  Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.