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Creamy Southern Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Creamy Southern Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Cost $15, save $25

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  • 25 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base and Grits

    • 💧 3 ½ cups water
    • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
    • 3 ounces farmers cheese
    • 2 ounces goat cheese
    • 🧀 1 slice American cheese
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup half-and-half, or more to taste

  • Shrimp Mixture

    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 🍅 1 large tomato, diced
    • 🌱 2 green onions, sliced
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon bacon drippings, or to taste (Optional)
    • 🍤 1 pound fresh shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
    • 🌱 1 green onion (green tops only), sliced

STEPS

1

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2

Stir farmers cheese, goat cheese, and American cheese into grits until cheese has melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.

3

Melt butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir tomato, 2 green onions, and garlic in the hot skillet until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bacon drippings until combined.

4

Cook and stir shrimp with vegetables until bright pink, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

5

Mix grits into shrimp mixture and stir in half-and-half until smooth. Simmer the mixture to blend flavors, about 5 minutes, and add sherry.

6

Simmer for 3 more minutes before adjusting salt and black pepper. Garnish with sliced green tops of 1 green onion before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

255

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 For even creamier grits, consider replacing water with chicken or vegetable stock.Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.Customize the flavor by adding more cheese varieties or spices like smoked paprika.