Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Grits
- 12 jumbo shrimp (about 12 ounces), peeled and deveined
- 6 slices extra-lean turkey bacon, cut in half
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 1 scallion (white and green parts), sliced thin on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3 slices 2% reduced-fat cheddar singles, such as Kraft
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Wrap each shrimp with a piece of the turkey bacon, securing the bacon with a toothpick.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- When the skillet is hot, spray it generously with cooking spray.
- Add the prepared shrimp and cook until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, bring the milk, peas, and scallions to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until the grits are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Then whisk in the cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the grits evenly among 4 dinner plates.
- Remove the toothpicks from the shrimp, place 3 shrimp on top of each plate of warm grits, and serve.
- Fat: 46.7g (before), 7.4g (after)
- Calories: 587 (before), 231 (after)
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Cholesterol: 139mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 827mg
jumbo shrimp, extralean turkey bacon, nonstick cooking spray, milk, frozen peas, scallion, quickcooking grits, cheddar singles, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bacon-wrapped-shrimp-and-grits-374933 (may not work)