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Lightened Up Shrimp & Grits

Lightened Up Shrimp & Grits

Libby with Lemony Thyme
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients
  

For the sauce...

  • 1 Tbl. olive oil
  • 2 jalapenos diced
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbl. smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 14.5-ounce no-salt added tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 Tbl. corn starch

For the shrimp & grits...

  • 1 lb. peeled & deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheese or 2-3 Laughing Cow Wedges
  • scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Sauté jalapenos, onion, red onion in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté another minute. Add in seasonings (smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and chili powder) and stir to combine. Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a small jar, shake 1 Tbl. of corn starch with 1/2 cup warm simmer liquid. Add back into sauce base and whisk into wonderful. Continue to simmer an additional 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare grits, according to package instructions using broth instead of water. Add cheese after 5 minutes, stir until incorporated.
  • Grill shrimp on an oiled grill or grill pan for 1-2 minutes per side until transparent.
  • To serve, place a serving of grits in a bowl, top with shrimp, then a ladle of sauce. Garnish with scallions.