SHRIMP AND GRITS

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For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up grits. It's my fresh spin on the southern classic. -Judith King, Madisonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, half-and-half, 2 teaspoons butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix ketchup, honey, lemon juice and pepper sauce. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in ketchup mixture., Stir cheese into grits. Serve shrimp mixture with grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Masud Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Syed Farhan
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This was my first time making shrimp and grits and it turned out perfect! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Satyam Tiwari
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Regina Chivasa
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and grits were so flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and green onions. I will definitely be making this again soon.


KAELO BAKANG
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I made this recipe for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit! The shrimp and grits were so flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and green onions. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Lucas Phillip
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


M Riaz Muhammad riaz
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mmakatleho Maletsatsi
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This was my first time making shrimp and grits and it turned out perfect! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Saibur Rahman Official
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


buyaki bee
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and grits were so flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and green onions. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Alphonso Jackson
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I made this recipe for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit! The shrimp and grits were so flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and green onions. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Risenga Cosnat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


malik anwer
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Ezmarai King
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This was my first time making shrimp and grits and it turned out perfect! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bristi Aktar
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


asraful Hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and grits were so flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and green onions. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Nzali Taoo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Pat Gomez
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This shrimp and grits recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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