Scallion Grits with Shrimp
Scallion Grits with Shrimp
6
servings15
minutes20
minutes197
kcalThe first time I had shrimp and grits, I was visiting Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. Being of Caribbean origin, visiting a plantation was a moving experience. I was looking for some comfort, and upon eating I was immediately flooded with that needed sense of warmth. The ingredients in this dish can be modified based on what you have in your pantry. If you have quinoa, use that for a protein-filled switch.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups fat-free milk
1 ½ cups water
2 bay leaves
1 cup stone-ground corn grits
¼ Cup Seafood Broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot, combine the milk, water, and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Gradually add the grits, stirring continuously.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, or until the grits are soft and tender. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves.
- In a small cast iron skillet, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and scallions, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the shrimp, dill, paprika, and celery seeds and cook for about 7 minutes, or until the shrimp is light pink but not overcooked.
- Plate each dish with 1/4 cup of grits, topped with shrimp.
Notes
- Serving size is ¼ cup grits and 4 to 5 shrimp each
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories197
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
1g
2%
- Cholesterol 149mg 50%
- Sodium 203mg 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 20g 40%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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