NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz shrimp

0.25 cup stone-ground grits

1 cup water

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

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring water and sea salt to a boil.

• 2

  Whisk in the stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until creamy and tender.

• 3

  While grits cook, toss the shrimp in a bowl with Cajun seasoning and black pepper until evenly coated.

• 4

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

• 5

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

• 6

  Push the vegetables to the side and add the shrimp to the skillet, searing for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

• 7

  Divide the warm grits into a bowl and top with the Cajun shrimp and sautéed vegetable mixture.

• 8

  Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.