Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water $; 1 tablespoon butter $; 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup) $$; 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided $; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided $; 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped $$; 1 cup chopped white onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms $$; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined $$; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup half-and-half $; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour $; 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth $; 1/3 cup chopped green onions $

Servings: persons

3 cups water $
1 tablespoon butter $
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup) $$
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided $
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided $
2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped $$
1 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms $$
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined $$
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half $
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour $
3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth $
1/3 cup chopped green onions $

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Bring 3 cups water and butter to a boil in a small saucepan. Whisk in grits; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cover. Keep warm.
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2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Add white onion, garlic, and mushrooms to pan; cook 8 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown and give off liquid, stirring frequently. Add shrimp and red pepper; cook 3 minutes. Combine half-and-half and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add broth, flour mixture, remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Top with green onions. Serve shrimp mixture with grits.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups water $, 1 tablespoon butter $, 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits, 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup) $$, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And 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.

Shrimp And Grits

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