Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

vegetable cooking spray

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

2 cups firmly packed fresh baby spinach

Directions:

1. Prepare Parmesan Grits: Bring 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in cheese and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Prepare Creamy Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and 1/8 tsp. salt. Cook in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add oil; heat 30 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in broth and next 5 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is slightly wilted. Serve immediately over grits.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 cup grits and about 1/3 cup sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com