Rosemary Shrimp & Sweet Potato Grits Recipe

Name: Rosemary Shrimp & Sweet Potato Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Medium Uncooked Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For The Marinade, Plus A Splash For Cooking The Shrimp; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme, Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 cup Grits, Uncooked; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Lowfat Milk; 1 Large Baked Sweet Potato, Mashed; 1/4 cups Grated Pecorino Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Medium Uncooked Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For The Marinade, Plus A Splash For Cooking The Shrimp
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, Minced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme, Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 cup Grits, Uncooked
2 cups Water
1 cup Lowfat Milk
1 Large Baked Sweet Potato, Mashed
1/4 cups Grated Pecorino Cheese
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/4 teaspoons Salt

1
In a large baggie, place shrimp, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
2
Seal tightly and thoroughly mix.
3
Marinate in refrigerator for 1 -2 hours.
4
Once the shrimp are marinated...
5
In a large pot, bring grits, water and milk to a boil.
6
Then reduce to medium low, stir well and cover.
7
Cook about 20 minutes.
8
While grits are cooking, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
9
Saute shrimp in batches of a dozen, about 5 minutes per batch.
10
Once grits are finished, mix in the mashed sweet potato, cheese, butter and salt.
11
To serve, spoon grits into each bowl and top with shrimp.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Medium Uncooked Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For The Marinade, Plus A Splash For Cooking The Shrimp, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, Minced, and more.

Yes, Rosemary Shrimp & Sweet Potato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rosemary Shrimp & Sweet Potato Grits

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