Cajun Shrimp & Grits
5
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Uncooked corn grits
½ cup(s)
Canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 cup(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s)
1% low fat milk
2 tbsp(s)
Uncooked reduced fat center cut bacon
2 slice(s)
Red bell pepper
½ cup(s), chopped, diced
Minced garlic
2 tsp(s)
Uncooked shrimp
10 oz, peeled and deveined
Smoked paprika
¾ tsp(s)
Granulated garlic
¼ tsp(s)
Instructions
1
Grits: In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually stir in grits, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk and cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; cover and keep warm.
2
Shrimp: Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add diced bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant,about 30 seconds.
3
Add: shrimp, paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Serve shrimp over grits; sprinkle with parsley.
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