NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Raw shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.25 cup Low-sodium chicken broth

0.5 tbsp Ghee

0.5 cup Bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Celery

1 tsp Olive oil

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

1 clove Garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring the water and chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Whisk in the stone-ground grits and sea salt; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the grits are tender and creamy.

• 3

  While the grits are cooking, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in the Cajun seasoning until every piece is evenly coated.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the diced bell pepper, yellow onion, and celery to the skillet, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

• 6

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the aroma is released.

• 7

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.

• 8

  Once the grits are finished, stir in the ghee until it is completely melted and the texture is velvety.

• 9

  Divide the creamy grits into serving bowls and top with the sautéed Cajun shrimp and vegetable mixture.

• 10

  Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and a final crack of black pepper before serving immediately.