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Shrimp & Chicken Sausage with Grits

I’m originally from Tennessee and had never had shrimp and grits until I moved to South Carolina several years ago. I think my version is just as tasty but easier on the waistline.—Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped, divided
4 teaspoons whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits.
Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir
in cream cheese until melted.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil.
Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic
and half of the green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in

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Shrimp & Chicken Sausage with Grits (continued)

Directions (continued)

flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a
boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened.
Stir in shrimp and sausage; cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn
pink. Serve with grits; top with tomato and remaining green onion.
Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup shrimp mixture with 3/4 cup grits equals 367 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 161 mg cholesterol, 810 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.