New orleans shrimp with corn grits

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupQuick-cooking grits
1canCream style corn (16 oz.)
1eachOnion, small
1largeLemon
1tablespoonOlive or veg. oil
1poundsShrimp, large, cleaned
½teaspoonLemon-pepper seasoning
½teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonParsley, minced

Directions

Prepare grits as label directs for 4 servings. When grits are cooked, stir in creamed corn; heat through.

Dice onion. Slice lemon in half; squeeze juice from ½; set aside. Slice remaining half and use for garnish.

In nonstick 10" skillet over med. heat, in hot oil, cook onion until tender. Increase heat to high; add shrimp, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn opaque throughout and are lightly browned. Stir in minced parsley and lemon juice.

Serve shrimp with grits. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutritional info. per serving: 350 cal.; 6g fat, 172 mg chol., 835 mg sodium.