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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

A classic Southern dish combining creamy grits with savory 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: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Grits

  • 1 cup grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese and butter.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
  3. Serve shrimp over grits.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Grits, Shrimp, Southern
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