10-Minute Shrimp and Grits
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- Preparing Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 4
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
contains fish
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- Carbohydrate 2.41257777009409 g
- Cholesterol 274.679249313402 mg
- Fat 36.6229836612546 g
- Fiber 0.0886166652050488 g
- Protein 38.5167548879564 g
- Saturated Fat 22.378201984861 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (443g)
- Sodium 4148.50595609107 mg
- Sugar 2.32396110488904 g
- Trans Fat 2.60530111690032 g
- Calories 496 calories
Bring water to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in three tablespoons butter and cheese.If using frozen shrimp, defrost according to package directions. If using fresh shrimp, rinse and pat dry. Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat, then add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, parsley and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is fully coated.Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately
