Quick Creole Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients:

cooking spray

2 cup(s) green bell peppers, chopped

1 (14 1/2) can(s) petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil

4 slice(s) cooked bacon, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon(s) creole seasoning

1 1/2 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 2/3 cup(s) fat-free milk

2 cup(s) fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 cup(s) uncooked quick-cooking grits

1 tablespoon(s) light butter

3/4 cup(s) light cream cheese

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chopped pepper; saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, bacon, and Creole seasoning; cook 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
2. Combine milk and broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer; uncovered, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and cream cheese until melted. Serve shrimp mixture over grits.

By RecipeOfHealth.com