Creamy Southern Shrimp and Cheese Grits

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I came up with this recipe when I couldn't find anything else that would satisfy my cravings for a gourmet shrimp and grits without spending a ton of money at restaurants. This is simple and delicious, and is made with things we mostly all have in our homes. Use chicken stock in grits, if you prefer.

Submitted by Bella V.
Published on April 3, 2019
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits

  • 3 ounces farmers cheese

  • 2 ounces goat cheese

  • 1 slice American cheese

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon bacon drippings, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup half-and-half, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 green onion (green tops only), sliced

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir farmers cheese, goat cheese, and American cheese into grits until cheese has melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.

  2. Melt butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir tomato, 2 green onions, and garlic in the hot skillet until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bacon drippings until combined. Cook and stir shrimp with vegetables until bright pink, about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and black pepper.

  3. Mix grits into shrimp mixture and stir in half-and-half until smooth. Simmer the mixture to blend flavors, about 5 minutes, and add sherry. Simmer 3 more minutes before adjusting salt and black pepper. Garnish with sliced green tops of 1 green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
16g Fat
7g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 203mg 16%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 260mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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