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Irresistible Shrimp & Cheesy Garlic Grits

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¾cupuncooked grits

  • 6ouncesgarlic-flavored processed cheese, cubed

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tomato, diced

  • 2poundsfresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½lemon, juiced

  • salt to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

  2. 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.

  3. Spread warm grits on a serving platter and cover with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories634
% 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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