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 chicken stock; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 1/2 cups raw yellow grits, not instant; 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); 2 cups shredded havarti cheese; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 pound peeled and deveined bay shrimp, 30/40 count; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 cup green onions, thinly chopped on the bias; 1/4 pound butter, whipped with 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups raw yellow grits, not instant
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
2 cups shredded havarti cheese
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 pound peeled and deveined bay shrimp, 30/40 count
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup green onions, thinly chopped on the bias
1/4 pound butter, whipped with 1 tablespoon hot sauce

1
In a sauce pot over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a simmer, then add the cream, grits, and seafood seasoning.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the mixture has thickened and all the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat to low, add the cheese, and stir thoroughly to blend, 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Remove the grits from the heat and keep warm.
5
In a saute pan over medium heat, add the grapeseed oil and shrimp, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are faint pink in color, 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes, salt, white pepper, and green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7
Turn the heat off and add the flavored butter.
8
Allow the butter to melt and coat the shrimp, then remove the pan from the stove.
9
Divide the grits among the plates and spoon the shrimp-tomato mixture over the top and serve.

1272

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cups chicken stock, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 1/2 cups raw yellow grits, not instant, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay), 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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