Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Parmesan Grits:; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Creamy Shrimp Sauce:; 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 cups firmly packed fresh baby spinach

Servings: persons

Parmesan Grits:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Creamy Shrimp Sauce:
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups firmly packed fresh baby spinach

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Prepare Parmesan Grits: Bring 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in cheese and pepper. Keep warm.
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Prepare Creamy Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and 1/8 tsp. salt. Cook in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add oil; heat 30 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in broth and next 5 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is slightly wilted. Serve immediately over grits.
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Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 cup grits and about 1/3 cup sauce.

428

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Parmesan Grits:, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 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.

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Shrimp And Grits

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