Shrimp & Grits

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Ingredients

• Parmesan Grits:
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• Yield: Makes 6 servings
• Total: 30 Minutes
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• Recipe Time
• Hands On: 25 Minutes
• Total: 30 Minutes
• Nutritional Information
• Amount per serving
• Calories: 235
• Fat: 6.1g
• Saturated fat: 1.9g
• Monounsaturated fat: 2g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
• Protein: 19.1g
• Carbohydrate: 25.2g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Cholesterol: 118.7mg
• Iron: 3.3mg
• Sodium: 749mg
• Calcium: 177mg
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Creamy Shrimp Sauce:
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

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.
Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 cup grits and about 1/3 cup sauce.