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Shrimp and Grits
Craving southern comfort food but trying to crush your health goals!? This Cajun Shrimp & Grits has all the taste and comfort without the ridiculous amount of fat!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner
,
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Calories
350
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
tbsp
Lemon juice
0,5
Medium Onion
diced
1
Green Pepper
diced
1-2
Garlic Cloves
1
Tomato
diced
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1lb
Shrimp
defrosted
Cajun Seasoning Blend
1
tsp
Dried oregano
1
tsp
Dried basil
0,5
tsp
Dried thyme
0,5
tsp
Black pepper
0,5
tsp
White pepper
2
tsp
Smoked Paprika
1
tsp
Salt
0,25tsp
Ground red pepper, or Red pepper flakes
Grits
1
cup
Grits
0,5
tsp
Salt & Pepper
2
Bay leaves
0,5
tbsp
Butter
0,25
cup
Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2,75
cup
Water
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Instructions
Shrimp
Combine seasonings (or purchase cajun blend) in a large ziplock bag or sealable container.
Add shrimp to bag and toss to coat.
Heat pan on medium-high with olive oil.
Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until slightly softened.
Add shrimp and diced tomato.
Cook shrimp on both sides about 2-3 minutes on each side, while frequently tossing other ingredients in the pan.
Ingredients in pan are ready when shrimp is no longer pink.
Top over grits and squeeze lemon on top.
Grits
Bring water to a boil and then add grits and seasonings. Lower to a simmer and cover.
After about 10 minutes stir in butter. Then recover and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once ready, remove from heat and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp and Grits
Amount per Serving
Calories
350
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
231
mg
77
%
Sodium
1367
mg
59
%
Potassium
522
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword
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