NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tsp Olive oil

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Green bell pepper

0.25 cup Celery

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 cup Water

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and grits are tender.

• 3

  While the grits are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 5

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

• 6

  Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.

• 7

  Once the grits are finished cooking, remove them from the heat and stir in the non-fat Greek yogurt until the texture is smooth and creamy.

• 8

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