LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

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This is a quick, delicious recipe that showcases shrimp AND grits at their best. I have had equally good results using fresh and frozen shrimp.

Provided by AWEAVER

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (7 ounce) package garlic cheese spread
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
1 large tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the quick grits and reduce the heat. Cook slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the garlic cheese until melted. Let sit for 2 to 4 minutes; keep warm.
  • In a skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Saute the shrimp until pink. Stir in diced tomato and cook until tomato is heated through. Remove from heat and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread the cheese grits on a warm platter. Top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 209.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 639.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ntopa cola
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Ahah Whs
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the cheese grits were amazing.


Malik Furqan
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I added some diced tomatoes and bell peppers to the shrimp and it was delicious!


Dipesh Bhai
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This is my new favorite shrimp and grits recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Rodrez Lamarion
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Meh.


Sulman Lakhiw
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish was still really good. The cheese grits were the star of the show.


Emmanuel Nzekwe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Original TheWel5hMan
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The cheese grits were too thick. I would add more milk next time.


Ayuub Daahir
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


MD alim Hossan
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Kaweesi Alex
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A bit bland. Needs more seasoning.


Pastor Emmanuel Mwakidoshi
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the cheese grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.