Comfort food

Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups skim milk; 2 cups water; 1 cup quick grits; 4 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar, shredded; 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 oz turkey bacon, chopped; 1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 scallions, sliced; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Creamy cheddar grits, garlicky shrimp, a smoky edge.

20 min total19 min activeMakes 4 bowls

High-proteinMethod in Pro

Lowcountry shrimp and grits is all about the contrast between soft, cheesy grits and shrimp seared hard in a hot pan. Milk and a spoon of Greek yogurt make the grits creamy, and a little turkey bacon brings the smoke. Quick grits mean it's ready in twenty-five minutes.

Ingredients

For 4 bowls.

Grits

2 cups skim milk
2 cups water
1 cup quick grits
4 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Shrimp

1 oz turkey bacon, chopped
1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 scallions, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

Bring the milk and water to a simmer in a pot, then whisk in the grits.
Cook 5 to 7 minutes over low heat, whisking often, until thick. Off the heat, stir in the cheese and yogurt and cover.

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Tips

Whisk the grits as you pour them in so they don't clump.
Pull the shrimp the moment they curl into a C; an O means overcooked.

Food photo is AI-generated to show the finished dish. Recipe written with AI and checked by our QA process; nutrition computed from USDA data.

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