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Scallion Grits with Shrimp

May 26, 2020

Scallion Grits with Shrimp
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Scallion Grits with Shrimp

Recipe by Maya Feller
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

197

kcal

The 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.

      Maya Feller

      Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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