Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe). I have tried a number of shrimp and grits recipes, but have not found one I really like. So I decided to experiment a bit and created a simple but delicious recipe that will surely please the taste buds. In New Orleans we like our cayenne pepper, so use less if you don't like so much heat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Ingredients

3 ⅓ cups water

⅔ cup uncooked grits

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter

½ teaspoon minced garlic

2 green onions

diced

1 (16 ounce) package frozen shrimp

peeled and deveined - thawed

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 pinches cayenne pepper

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup butter

¾ cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)

Shrimp and Grits for the Displaced Southerner

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir grits and salt into the boiling water cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer grits until tender 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Step 2

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a pan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened about 2 minutes. Stir in green onions cooking until green onions are wilted another 4 minutes.

Step 3

Mix shrimp into the garlic and green onions and cook until shrimp are firm and pink about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice cayenne pepper salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Just before serving mix 1/4 cup butter into the cooked grits followed by processed cheese. Mix thoroughly until creamy and cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Place grits in a bowl top with the shrimp and pour pan sauce over shrimp and grits to serve.

Nutritional Information

Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 419.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.4g 51%

Carbohydrates: 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 32.4g 50%

Saturated Fat: 19.8g 99%

Cholesterol: 260mg 87%

Vitamin A Iu: 1271.3IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 19.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 242.1mg 24%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 45.7mg 16%

Potassium: 297.6mg 8%

Sodium: 990.6mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 291.5

*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.