Tasty Tuesday: Shrimp Grits

 

Makes: 4 servings

Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins

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Ingredients

• 1 cup quick-cooking grits

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced

• 4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice

• 2 tablespoons dried oregano

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

• 2 cups loosely packed arugula

• Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Bring 4 1/2 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the grits; reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, prosciutto and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque, about 4 minutes. Add the arugula; cook 1 minute.
3. Place grits on plates; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper if using.

I love this meal!!! It's so good :)

NOTE: This recipe and photo was taken from FitnessMagazine.com