SMOKY SHRIMP WITH CREAMY GRITS

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Chipotle peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes give this dish a smoky, spicy flavor, which is nicely balanced by the creamy grits. The addition of shrimp makes a special, holiday side.-Redraspberrygirl, Taste of Home Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, corn and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in onions and cream cheese., In a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the tomatoes, seafood seasoning and chipotle pepper; heat through. Serve with grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Ahmar Wilson
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it. The shrimp and grits were delicious!


Dino Valentino
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I've never made grits before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the grits turned out great.


Jayden Huyzers
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and delicious.


Fahim Munshi
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.


Bilal Hyder
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I would give this recipe 5 stars, but I found it to be a bit too salty. Next time, I'll use less salt.


Matric Pass
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are always creamy and delicious.


Landon Randall
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp were overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


manzekele robert
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Mohamad Khaled
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are always creamy and delicious.


Will Rowe
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ahmed Rasool
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the shrimp and grits and said it was one of the best meals I've ever made. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Tahmina Tasli
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were smoky and flavorful, and the creamy grits were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.