Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 cup quick cooking grits; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup Parmesan; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; Chopped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup quick cooking grits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup Parmesan
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Chopped chives, for garnish

1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the chicken stock, and whipping cream up to a low simmer.
2
While simmering whisk in the grits and a pinch of salt.
3
Stir constantly and return to a low simmer.
4
Cook until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
7
Heat a large saute pan over medium-heat.
8
Melt butter and saute onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.
9
Saute until tender and translucent, and add the sausage.
10
When the sausage has cooked, add the shrimp and saute for about 2 minutes.
11
Add white wine and diced tomatoes.
12
Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Serve over the Parmesan cheese grits.
15
Garnish with chopped chives.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1 cup quick cooking grits, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 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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