Shrimp and Grits

I'm a huge fan of the Food Network and Paula Deen's recipes look so deliciously-fattening. I'm so happy that hungry girl decided to make over one of her recipes.



Ingredients:

Grits

1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese wedge (room temperature)
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 tbsp light butter

Shrimp

8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined, patted dry
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp. precooked real crumbled bacon (Hormel is good brand)
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
Optional: Tabasco sauce

Directions:

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil on the stove. Add grits and salt and stir well. Reduce heat to lowest setting. Stirring occasionally, cook until water has been absorbed, about 6 - 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, cheese wedge, and butter. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

Bring a large pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add shrimp and cook until pink and just done, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Add scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic. If you like, add a dash or two of Tabasco. Stir well and remove from heat.

Serve grits topped with shrimp and bacon.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 380
Fat: 8g
Sodium: 900mg
Carbs: 40g
Fiber: 2.5g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 40g