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Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a delicious Southern meal that's full of flavor and easy to make! Boil the grits while the shrimp is cooking for a fast dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Everyone that tries this dish absolutely loves it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits yellow or white
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1 1/2 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the milk and stock in a medium pot and bring to a bubble. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a low and stir in the grits. Cook according to package timing, then season with salt and pepper to your taste and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until pink and curled. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice and the parsley.
- Divide the warm grits among your plates and top with the shrimp.
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Notes
- Shrimp and grits tastes best when it's eaten immediately. However, you can store leftovers for a quick meal to enjoy later.
- Storing leftovers: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Freezing: You can freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container. However, the grits will not be as creamy when reheated after being frozen.
- Reheating: Microwave servings of grits in 30 second intervals at 60% power until warmed through. It's a good idea to stir often as the grits cook. The shrimp will only need to cook for a few seconds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
220mg
(73%)
Sodium
1481mg
(62%)
Potassium
468mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1043IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 1481mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1043IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.