NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Raw shrimp

0.25 cup Dry stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.5 tbsp Ghee

0.5 cup Diced bell pepper

0.25 cup Diced yellow onion

1 tsp Olive oil

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 the water and sea salt to a rolling boil.

• 2

  Whisk in the dry grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the texture is thick and creamy.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the diced yellow onion and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

• 5

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

• 6

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.

• 7

  Once the grits are done, stir in the ghee until it is completely melted and the grits are glossy.

• 8

  Divide the creamy grits into bowls, top with the zesty shrimp and pepper mixture, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley.