Authentic and Easy Weight Watchers Shrimp and Grits
A quick, easy, authentic WW friendly shrimp and grits recipe. 6 WW points with the cheese and 3 without.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup stone-ground white or yellow grits
- 2 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 lemon juiced
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning in a small mixing bowl and whisk
- Combine 3 ¼ cups chicken broth, the grits, and some of the seasoning in a medium saucepan
- Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and parsley to the mixing bowl with the rest of the seasoning and mix
- Heat the pan to medium low heat
- Stir and simmer until cooked through in about 10 to 12 minutes
- Remove the grits from the heat, stir in the cheese until it melts, and set aside
- Heat a large skillet to medium high and spray with cooking spray
- Add in the garlic, shallot, and chopped bell peppers
- When they start to brown add in the shrimp and the rest of the seasoning
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per site until they turn pink
- Top a portion of grits with the shrimp and vegetables and serve!
Notes
Nutrition facts include the cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1934mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg