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Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp

Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • ¾ cup uncooked grits

  • Cheese and Spices

    • 🧀 6 ounces garlic-flavored processed cheese, cubed
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Cooking Essentials

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Aromatics and Vegetables

    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🍅 1 tomato, diced

  • Seafood

    • 🍤 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Other

    • 🍋 ½ lemon, juiced
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

2

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and tomato in hot butter-oil mixture until tomato begins to soften.

3

Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Sauté until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque. Season with salt.

4

Spread warm grits on a serving platter and cover with shrimp mixture.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

634

Calories

  • 50
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, you can add a splash of hot sauce to the shrimp mixture.Use freshly grated cheese instead of processed cheese for a more natural taste.Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.