CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS

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Shrimp and grits were a house favorite-if only we could agree on how to make them. I stirred up a winner for the whole family with some cheddar and Cajun seasoning. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes., Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Joey Lamprecht
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kayla Bowen
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hamad shah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The grits were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamar Childress
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran Rafique
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bryn Thomas
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ali. Akber Ssejgjj
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The grits were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Crisly Lopez
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Gabriel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Falak Noor
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ujjwal adhikery
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The grits were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Moore
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniela Ambriz Ambriz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Maria Ayala
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ajmaeel Khan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The grits were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Wilson Atu
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilambar Das
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nina Marie
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jexii Khan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The grits were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Bukenya Hamiss
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.