Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe). This is a quick, delicious recipe that showcases shrimp AND grits at their best. I have had equally good results using fresh and frozen shrimp.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup quick-cooking grits

1 (7 ounce) package garlic cheese spread

2 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp

shelled and deveined without tails

1 large tomato

diced

salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp and Grits for the Displaced Southerner

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the quick grits and reduce the heat. Cook slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the garlic cheese until melted. Let sit for 2 to 4 minutes; keep warm.

Step 2

In a skillet heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Saute the shrimp until pink. Stir in diced tomato and cook until tomato is heated through. Remove from heat and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Spread the cheese grits on a warm platter. Top with shrimp mixture.

Nutritional Information

Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 326.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.3g 57%

Carbohydrates: 24.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 209.7mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 541.9IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 9.4mg 16%

Folate: 57.4mcg 14%

Calcium: 90mg 9%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 11.3mg 4%

Potassium: 407.8mg 11%

Sodium: 639.1mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 118.8

*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.