NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Large shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 tsp Ghee

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Green bell pepper

0.25 cup Celery

0.5 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk

1 cup Water

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring the water and almond milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.

• 2

  Whisk in the stone-ground grits and sea salt, then reduce heat to low and cover.

• 3

  Simmer the grits for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the texture is creamy and tender.

• 4

  Stir the ghee into the cooked grits, remove from heat, and keep covered.

• 5

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

• 6

  Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

• 7

  Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.

• 8

  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.

• 9

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