Dinner: New Orleans Shrimp 'n' Grits

Ingredients

Creamy Grits
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. water
2 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. grits
shrimp
1 tbsp. oil
1 red pepper
1 cubanelle or green frying pepper
1 small onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 lb. peeled large shrimp
3/4 tsp. each low-sodium Old Bay Seasoning (McCormick) and Cajun seasoning
4 plum tomatoes
1/2 c. shredded reduced-fat Cheddar

Instructions

Grits: Bring milk, water, garlic and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in grits, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until smooth and thickened.
Shrimp: Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté red and green peppers, the onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add shrimp and Old Bay and Cajun seasonings; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute.
Remove grits from heat; stir in cheese. Serve shrimp and vegetables over grits.

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