*Cajun Scampi Shrimp and Grits
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup Grits *quaker 5 minute grits*Salt & Pepper to taste2 tbsp Frontier Nutritional Yeast2 tbsp Butter, unsalted12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tbsp Garlic, chopped1/8-1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, OptionalJuice of 1/2 Lemon, plus wedges for serving2 tbsp Parsley, chopped1 tbsp Benoit's Spicy Cajun Seasoning
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered. Uncover and slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Nutritional Yeast and 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with Benoit's Spicy Cajun Seasoning. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne, if using, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and parsley; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce.
Divide the grits among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Size: 2 Servings
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with Benoit's Spicy Cajun Seasoning. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne, if using, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and parsley; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce.
Divide the grits among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Size: 2 Servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 461.9
- Total Fat: 15.5 g
- Cholesterol: 289.5 mg
- Sodium: 259.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 42.3 g