NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Raw shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

2 tbsp Plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tsp Olive oil

0.5 cup Red bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

• 5

  Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper, then add them to the skillet with the minced garlic.

• 6

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

• 7

  Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt to achieve a creamy, rich consistency.

• 8

  Spoon the creamy grits into a bowl, top with the Cajun shrimp and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh parsley.