Garlicky Shrimp and Parmesan Grits
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Quick lower calorie meal, delicious creamy Parmesan grits paired with buttery garlic shrimp.
ingredients
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serves: 2
For the Grits
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon instant grits
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb shrimp (about 10 shrimp), peeled & deveined, tales intact
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 juice of lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley
salt
pepper
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount per Serving
Calories: 306
- Total Fat: 21.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 197.4 mg
- Sodium: 2204 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20.1 g
preparation
1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the grits. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in the parmesan cheese & 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat, season with additional salt & pepper if necessary.
3. In the meantime, season the shrimp well with salt & pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, sliced garlic & chili powder. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water, lemon juice & parsley. Stir to coat the shrimp. Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
4. Divide the grits among two bowls, top with shrimp & sauce.
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