SOUTHERN SHRIMP & GRITS

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"This is just an old Southern stick-to-your-ribs dinner combining fresh shrimp, a medley of peppers, onion and creamy cheese grits. It's great served with corn bread and sliced tomatoes." -Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 medium onion, sliced
1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed
4 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pepper strips in oil until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, parsley and lemon juice; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir cheese and sour cream into grits; serve with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

inzimama Ali
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The grits were creamy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Renuka Chaudhary
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These grits were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kaium Prodhan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Saleem
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The grits were creamy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Pylo _5
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These grits were the perfect comfort food. They were creamy, cheesy, and filling. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ayanda Mabaso
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I loved these grits! They were creamy and flavorful, and the cheese added a nice touch.


Nipun Athapaththu
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This recipe was a disaster! The grits were lumpy and the shrimp were overcooked.


Albert Visser
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The grits were a bit too runny for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Dawood Khan
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These grits were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


lwanga haruna
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of grits, but I'm so glad I did! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chakhtar Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Ndyabawe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The grits are so creamy and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


Mohan Updi
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These grits were absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.