NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.5 tbsp Ghee

0.25 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt

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 tsp Lemon juice

1 tbsp Green onions

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  Remove grits from heat and stir in the ghee and Greek yogurt until the texture is velvety and smooth.

• 4

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

• 5

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

• 6

  Pat the shrimp dry and add them to the skillet, seasoning with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.

• 7

  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

• 8

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

• 9

  Divide the creamy grits into bowls and top with the zesty shrimp and vegetable mixture.

• 10

  Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.