Name: Cajun shrimp and creamy grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup yellow corn grits; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 7 oz large shrimp (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp olive oil; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Per serving

458 calories

Protein: 44g; 39% of calories
Carbs: 48g; 43% of calories
Fat: 9g; 19% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

In a small saucepan, bring the water and the salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, whisking often to prevent sticking, until the grits are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 to 20 minutes.
While the grits simmer, toss the shrimp in a bowl with the Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. Mince the garlic and slice the green onion.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. During the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the minced garlic and toss. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Done when shrimp are pink and opaque, 145°F.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the Greek yogurt until the grits are creamy. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Spoon the grits into a shallow bowl, top with the seared shrimp and garlic, and garnish with the green onions.

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