Diabetic Creole Style Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients :
1 pounds shrimp, medium in shells
1/2 cup(s) grits, yellow
12 ounce(s) asparagus
1 medium pepper(s), red, bell
1/2 cup(s) onion(s)
2 clove(s) garlic
1 tablespoon oil, olive
2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, salt-free
3/4 cup(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken
salt
pepper, black ground
Preparation :
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.
Ingredients :
1 pounds shrimp, medium in shells
1/2 cup(s) grits, yellow
12 ounce(s) asparagus
1 medium pepper(s), red, bell
1/2 cup(s) onion(s)
2 clove(s) garlic
1 tablespoon oil, olive
2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, salt-free
3/4 cup(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken
salt
pepper, black ground
Preparation :
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.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
Calories: 241, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 387mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 6g, Carbs: 25g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Protein: 22g
Exchanges:
Vegetable: 2 , Starch: 1 , Lean Meat: 2 , Fat: 1 Carb, Choices: 1.5
Source : Diabetic Living Online
