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Shrimp and Grits with Veggies

Two Chef Mission
We've lightened up this classic southern staple to be enjoyed on those hot, summer nights and paired it perfectly with sauteed seasonal veggies. Yum!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 2 people
Calories 491 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Heat resistant spoon/spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup Grits
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 each Onion julienned
  • 1/2 each Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1/2 bunch Asparagus cut into 1 in. pieces
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese shredded/grated
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Chopped, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Cajun Seasoning as needed
  • Salt as needed
  • Pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat a saute pan on medium high, add in 1 Tbs oil and the shrimp. Season with Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the onion, asparagus and bell pepper, cook 2-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning and turn heat off once asparagus turn bright green and shrimp are cooked through.
  • Heat water with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and whisk in grits. Cook 5 minutes while whisking every so often, add in the parmesan.
  • Adjust seasoning, serve with shrimp and vegetables on top. Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cajun seasoning is to your preference of heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 45gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 376mgSodium: 1573mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1324IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 575mgIron: 6mg
Keyword grits, Recipes, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, Simple Recipes, summer, vegetables
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