Momma'S Shrimp And Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Momma'S Shrimp And Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups water; 2/3 cup uncooked grits; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 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; 1/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta(R))

Servings: persons

3 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked grits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 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
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta(R))

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.
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.
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.
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.
5
Place grits in a bowl, top with the shrimp, and pour pan sauce over shrimp and grits to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/3 cups water, 2/3 cup uncooked grits, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Momma'S Shrimp And Cheese Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Momma'S Shrimp And Cheese Grits

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