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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.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
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:
259
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
34
g
|
Protein:
26
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.003
g
|
Cholesterol:
131
mg
|
Sodium:
1934
mg
|
Potassium:
568
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
513
IU
|
Vitamin C:
53
mg
|
Calcium:
168
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg