NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)

0.25 cup Stone-ground grits

1 cup Water

0.5 cup Red bell pepper

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Celery

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 clove Garlic

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring water and sea salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until creamy.

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

• 4

  In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and black pepper until evenly coated.

• 5

  Add the shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

• 6

  Stir in the lemon juice and remove the skillet from heat.

• 7

  Spoon the creamy grits into a shallow bowl and top with the Cajun shrimp and vegetable mixture.

• 8

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.