Sauteed Shrimp with Grits Recipe

Name: Sauteed Shrimp with Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup grits uncooked; 4 ounces velveeta cheese cubed; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon bacon drippings; 1/2 large sweet red bell peppers sliced; 1/2 large green bell peppers sliced; 1/2 cup sweet vidalia onions sliced; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 large tomatoes ripe, diced; 1 pound shrimp large, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh; 1 dash red hot pepper sauce optional; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; ⅓ cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup grits uncooked
4 ounces velveeta cheese cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
1/2 large sweet red bell peppers sliced
1/2 large green bell peppers sliced
1/2 cup sweet vidalia onions sliced
1 clove garlic minced
1 large tomatoes ripe, diced
1 pound shrimp large, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 dash red hot pepper sauce optional
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
⅓ cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced

1
Prepare grits according to package directions and stir in the cheese and cayenne.
2
Keep warm while preparing shrimp.
3
In a large saute pan, heat the butter, oil and bacon drippings over medium-high.
4
Saute the onion, peppers and garlic for 3 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and tomato and saute another 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice and Tabasco (if using); season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Saute until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
8
Sprinkle with the scallions.
9
Spread warm grits on a large platter or divide equally on individual serving plates or bowls.
10
Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the top.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup grits uncooked, 4 ounces velveeta cheese cubed, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Shrimp with 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.

Sauteed Shrimp with Grits

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