NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Raw shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup Red bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil.

• 2

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

• 3

  While the grits are cooking, pat the shrimp dry and toss them in a bowl with Cajun seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 5

  Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and aromatic.

• 6

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.

• 7

  Stir the nutritional yeast into the cooked grits until well combined for a savory, dairy-free finish.

• 8

  Spoon the grits into a shallow bowl, top with the shrimp and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.