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Shrimp and Grits

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active:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy
Low-Calorie
Diabetes Appropriate
Egg Free
Gluten-Free
Low Sodium
Nut-Free
High Calcium
Soy-Free
Bone Health
Healthy Aging

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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1 ¼ pounds fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups fat-free milk
1 cup regular grits
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
¼ cup sliced green onions

Directions

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Step 1

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine broth, milk, and grits. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until grits are desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

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Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until onion is tender and lightly browned. Remove onion mixture from skillet and set aside. Add shrimp to hot skillet; cook over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning occasionally. Stir in onion mixture and parsley.
Step 3

Divide grits among six shallow bowls; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Per Serving:

274 calories; protein 27.1g; carbohydrates 29.5g; dietary fiber 1.8g; sugars 4.9g; fat 5.6g; saturated fat 1.8g; cholesterol 151.5mg; vitamin a iu 473.5IU; vitamin c 5.1mg; folate 14.6mcg; calcium 271.7mg; iron 3.2mg; magnesium 56.6mg; potassium 330.3mg; sodium 384.3mg.

Exchanges:

3 lean protein, 2 starch