NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Large shrimp

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

2 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp Avocado 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

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  Simmer the grits for 15 to 20 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the texture is tender and thick.

• 4

  While the grits cook, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and toss them in a bowl with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper.

• 5

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

• 6

  Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.

• 7

  Add the minced garlic and the seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

• 8

  Once the grits are fully cooked, remove them from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

• 9

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

• 10

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.