Shrimp and Grits Sweep Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Grits Sweep
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant); 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 9 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
9 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce

1
For the grits: Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the garlic.
2
Slowly stir in the grits.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer the grits for 20 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar, butter and cream.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cover and keep warm.
7
For the shrimp: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, but not browned.
9
Add the wine and simmer until it is mostly cooked off.
10
Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
11
Add the tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes.
12
Stir in the hot sauce.
13
Serve the shrimp over the grits, topped with the tomato sauce.
14
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962

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

140

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant), 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Grits Sweep 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 Sweep

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