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Mini Shrimp and Grits

Mini Shrimp and Grits

Delicious Mini Shrimp and Grits is a quick and delightful Southern-inspired dish that will impress everyone at your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grits and Shrimp
  • 1 cup grits preferably stone-ground
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Stir in the grits and salt, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and butter until melted and creamy.
  4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; add the shrimp.
  5. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the creamy grits topped with the shrimp mixture and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to experiment by incorporating different cheeses or veggies for added nutrition and flavor.

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