Ingredients
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- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the grits: In a pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil. Gradually whisk in grits, stirring continuously until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Add cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to taste until creamy.
- Sauté shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp seasoned with cayenne pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink.
- Combine: Pour the sautéed shrimp mixture over the creamy grits and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Serve hot topped with sliced green onions for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg