MOMMA'S SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS
I have tried a number of shrimp and grits recipes, but have not found one I really like. So I decided to experiment a bit and created a simple but delicious recipe that will surely please the taste buds. In New Orleans we like our cayenne pepper, so use less if you don't like so much heat.
Provided by NOLAMom
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir grits and salt into the boiling water, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer grits until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a pan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, cooking until green onions are wilted, another 4 minutes.
- Mix shrimp into the garlic and green onions and cook until shrimp are firm and pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Just before serving, mix 1/4 cup butter into the cooked grits, followed by processed cheese. Mix thoroughly until creamy and cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place grits in a bowl, top with the shrimp, and pour pan sauce over shrimp and grits to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 990.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Mr Ali Ahmad
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asmare Abat
[email protected]These shrimp and cheese grits were delicious! The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I added a little bit of chopped green onion and some diced tomatoes to the grits, and it really took the dish to the next level. I w
Basoro Ahaanamaal Gordon
[email protected]This momma's shrimp and cheese grits recipe is a true Southern comfort food classic! The combination of creamy grits, savory shrimp, and melted cheese is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The grits were