Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp

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These cheese grits with shrimp are my version of a South Carolina coastal specialty. It will make a grits lover out of anyone!

Submitted by AWEAVER

Updated on July 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

¾ cup uncooked grits
6 ounces garlic-flavored processed cheese, cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ lemon, juiced
salt to taste

Directions

Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and tomato in hot butter-oil mixture until tomato begins to soften. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Sauté until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque. Season with salt.
Spread warm grits on a serving platter and cover with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634	Calories
33g	Fat
34g	Carbs
50g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 13g	63%
Cholesterol 341mg	114%
Sodium 1054mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 50g	101%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Calcium 363mg	28%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 625mg	13%

* 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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