Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author oftwelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.When it comes to comfort food, cheesy grits score pretty high, but they’re not exactly good for us — unless you have my recipe! I top off my better-for-you creamy grits with shrimp and bacon for a meal that tastes like a million bucks (but doesn’t pack a million calories).Shrimp & Grits for Hungry ChicksServes 2½ cup quick-cooking gritsDash salt⅓ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tbsp. reduced-fat cream cheese1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined½ cup thinly sliced scallions1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. chopped garlic2 tbsp. precooked real crumbled baconOptional topping: hot sauce1.In a medium nonstick pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil.2.Add grits and salt, and stir well. Once returned to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until water has absorbed, 6 to 7 minutes.3.Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, cream cheese, and butter. Cover to keep warm.4.Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute, or until cooked through. Add scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic. Mix well.5.Serve grits topped with shrimp and bacon.RELATED VIDEO: Fried Stuffed Avocado with Avocado RanchPrep time:15 minutesCook time:15 minutesNutritional Information:½ of recipe: 388 calories, 12.5g total fat (6g sat fat), 857mg sodium, 34.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 33g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author oftwelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
When it comes to comfort food, cheesy grits score pretty high, but they’re not exactly good for us — unless you have my recipe! I top off my better-for-you creamy grits with shrimp and bacon for a meal that tastes like a million bucks (but doesn’t pack a million calories).
Shrimp & Grits for Hungry ChicksServes 2
½ cup quick-cooking gritsDash salt⅓ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tbsp. reduced-fat cream cheese1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined½ cup thinly sliced scallions1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. chopped garlic2 tbsp. precooked real crumbled baconOptional topping: hot sauce
1.In a medium nonstick pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil.
2.Add grits and salt, and stir well. Once returned to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until water has absorbed, 6 to 7 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, cream cheese, and butter. Cover to keep warm.
4.Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute, or until cooked through. Add scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic. Mix well.
5.Serve grits topped with shrimp and bacon.
RELATED VIDEO: Fried Stuffed Avocado with Avocado Ranch
Prep time:15 minutes
Cook time:15 minutes
Nutritional Information:½ of recipe: 388 calories, 12.5g total fat (6g sat fat), 857mg sodium, 34.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 33g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
