recipe
southern spinach smothered shrimp & grits
This satisfying savory supper borrows from the Low Country classic, but we’ve added creaminess to the grits by enriching them with low fat yogurt and a little Parmesan cheese, instead of the more traditional cream and butter. The sautéed spinach rounds it out into a well balanced meal.
This satisfying savory supper borrows from the Low Country classic, but we’ve added creaminess to the grits by enriching them with low fat yogurt and a little Parmesan cheese, instead of the more traditional cream and butter. The sautéed spinach rounds it out into a well balanced meal.
prep time: 20 minutes
ingredients
for the grits
2 cups quick cooking grits
4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1/4 cup low fat yogurt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
for the shrimp:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt to taste
for the spinach:
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces organicgirl© baby spinach ♥
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
lemon wedges for serving
substitutions
♥ substitute with SUPER SPINACH!
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directions
bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil and stir in grits. stir occasionally while cooking until most of the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and stir in yogurt, parmesan and seasonings to combine. cover and keep warm.*
pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with fennel seeds and smoked paprika. heat oil in a skillet large enough to hold the shrimp without crowding. sauté shrimp over medium heat for 4 to five minutes until they are opaque.
heat a second skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic in olive oil for just a minute until fragrant. add spinach and pepper flakes and cook for another minute, just until wilted. remove from heat.
divide the grits among 4 shallow bowls and top with spinach and shrimp. serve with lemon wedges.
*note: if grits start to set, stir in a little more vegetable broth or water while gently reheating them over low heat. they should have a thick, but pourable consistency.
recipe reviews (2)
Dotti Blackwell
Excellent
ML
We really enjoyed this recipe and no alterations were needed!