Shrimp and Grits Louisiana Style

Probably the best shrimp and grits recipe I have made! Easy and low ingredient count!

Step: 1

Bring water and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan and slowly mix in the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer grits until tender and smooth, about 20 minutes; stir often. Set aside and keep warm.

Step: 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir tasso ham until crisp. Stir in onion and green bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Lightly stir the shrimp with the vegetables and olive oil just until pink, 30 to 45 seconds; remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

Step: 3

Pour white wine into the skillet and stir, dissolving any browned bits of food in the bottom of the skillet; slowly add the cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step: 4

Divide the grits onto 2 serving plates and line the edge of each plate with 10 shrimp. Pour cream sauce over grits and sprinkle each serving with chopped green onion tops.

Per Serving: 677 calories; protein 20.6g; carbohydrates 9.5g; fat 60.1g; cholesterol 271.9mg; sodium 751.2mg.

Eating healthy breakfast to continue the day has become a fabulous habit. It’s a fabolous way to start my 24 hours off healthfully. The sugar hit from the fruit wakes me up and bring me energy to take on the morning. Sugar is more vilified as the evil of all disease, but sweetness is also loaded with fibre, which is best for your digestive system and make keep you feeling full all day , and not want likely grab a side food out of the street food before lunchtime.

Make fruit a morning habit is easy . Easy as put the fruit in your refrigerator next to the milk or on the bench next to your grain bowl , or move your coffee maker or tea kettle — somewhere where you’ll see it. Before you eating the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not normally a breakfast person.