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Shrimp Grits Recipe

A comforting Southern dish with creamy grits and flavorful shrimp.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup grits quick-cooking
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Stir in cheese until melted. Keep warm.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in lemon juice. Serve shrimp over grits.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Grits, Shrimp
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