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Ingredients
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1 ¼ pounds medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp
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2 teaspoons blackening seasoning
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3 cups water
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1 cup whole milk
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1 cup quick-cooking grits
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¾ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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Sliced scallions, for serving (optional)
Directions
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Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning in a medium bowl; set aside.
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Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking often, until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gouda until melted and smooth.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp; arrange in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and butter, stirring to melt the butter. Serve over the grits. Garnish with scallions, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
447 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 cup grits & about 3/4 cup shrimp | |
Calories 447 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
Cholesterol 223mg | 74% |
Vitamin A 758IU | 15% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Vitamin D 34IU | 9% |
Vitamin E 3mg | 18% |
Folate 134mcg | 34% |
Vitamin K 3mcg | 3% |
Sodium 658mg | 29% |
Calcium 304mg | 23% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 54mg | 13% |
Potassium 305mg | 6% |
Zinc 2mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 2mcg | 83% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.