Shrimp & Grits

By SaraB

Ingredients

• For Grits:
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss Cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded fatfree cheddar
• 1 Tbs light whipped butter or light buttery spread
• dash salt
• For Shrimp:
• 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined, pated dry
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)
• 2 Tbs crumbled bacon
• 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• tabasco sauce

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add grits and salt and stir well. Reduce heat to lowest setting. Stirring occasionally, cook until water has been absorbed about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, cheeses wedge, and butter. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

Bring a large pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add shrimp and cook until pink and just done, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Add scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic and a dash of Tabasco. Stir well and remove from heat.

Serve grits topped with shrimp and bacon;

Nutrional Info:
380 calories, 8g fat, 900 mg sodium, 40g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 1g sugar, 40g protein