This spin on classic shrimp and grits is a quick, 'extra cozy' meal: Try the recipe

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Rachael Hartley, RD, private practice dietitian and author of Gentle Nutrition, was inspired to create this recipe from one of her favorite South Carolina Lowcountry dishes, shrimp and grits. “Using a tube of prepared polenta and SeaPak Shrimp Scampi allowed me to save time, while adding a fun Italian spin on it,” she comments. “I love this recipe because it makes a satisfying dinner for cool fall nights, when you want a meal that feels extra cozy and comforting, but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.”

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As Hartley notes, with protein, starch, and produce, this recipe makes a nice one-dish meal, but you can feel free to add garlic bread for sopping up the sauce or a fresh leafy green side salad. “If you don’t like polenta, feel free to serve the shrimp and sausage sauce tossed with pasta, or over a bed of whole grain farro for a more rustic dish,” she adds. Get the recipe below.

The Italian-style Shrimp and Grits recipe was developed by Rachael Hartley, RD, private practice dietitian and author of Gentle Nutrition.
(Rachael Hartley )

Italian-style Shrimp and Grits from Rachael Hartley, RD

Makes 3 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For Shrimp:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces spicy Italian chicken sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • ½ large red onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup canned tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 package SeaPak Shrimp Scampi or around 12 ounces of Shrimp Scampi recipe of choice (Shrimp cooked in olive oil with favorite Italian seasonings works, too)
  • 2 cups baby spinach

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For grits:

  • 1 18-ounce tube prepared polenta, sliced
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions:

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