Creole-Style Shrimp and Grits
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Full-flavored Creole seasoning, fresh asparagus, red sweet pepper, and onion impart flavors of French, Spanish, and African cuisines to this recipe. The shrimp and vegetables offer nutrients to enhance immunity, boost energy, and safeguard against cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.


Creole-Style Shrimp and Grits

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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    fresh or frozen medium shrimp
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  • 1/2  cup
    quick-cooking yellow grits
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  • 12  ounces
    fresh asparagus, trimmed and bias-sliced into 2-inch pieces
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  • 1  medium
    red sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped onion
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2  teaspoons
    salt-free Creole seasoning
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  • 3/4  cup
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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    Salt
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    Ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact (if desired). Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Prepare grits according to package directions. Cover and keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook asparagus, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes or just until vegetables are tender.
3.
Stir flour and Creole seasoning into vegetable mixture. Add chicken broth. Cook and stir just until bubbly; reduce heat. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring once. Serve over grits. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes 4 (1 1/4 cup shrimp mixture and 1/2 cup grits) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 241, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 387 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch 1, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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