Creamy Shrimp & Grits

14 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 25MINS

Creamy Shrimp & Grits

I also got to enjoy these shrimp and grits. This recipe is alot easier than it looks and is actually very simple. The lemon, white wine, and chives keep the dish fresh and light. Shrimp and grits can sometimes be too heavy and saturated with butter. Using herbs and citrus gives the dish flavor without packing on the calories.
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I also got to enjoy these shrimp and grits. This recipe is alot easier than it looks and is actually very simple. The lemon, white wine, and chives keep the dish fresh and light. Shrimp and grits can sometimes be too heavy and saturated with butter. Using herbs and citrus gives the dish flavor without packing on the calories.
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Chef Savvy
I have been cooking at various restaurants in Delaware since finishing my culinary arts degree in 2009. My blog has simple, easy to follow recipes.
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25MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Medium Shrimp
20
Medium Shrimp
Water
4 cups
Water
Quick Cooking Grits
1 cup
Quick Cooking Grits
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Butter
1 Tbsp
Butter
Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
1% Low Fat Milk
4 Tbsp
1% Low Fat Milk
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
White Cooking Wine
1 1/2 Tbsp
White Cooking Wine
or Dry White Wine
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 1/2 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Fresh Chives
1 Tbsp
Fresh Chives, chopped

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
267
Fat
9.0 g
Protein
8.8 g
Carbs
36.9 g
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Chef Savvy
I have been cooking at various restaurants in Delaware since finishing my culinary arts degree in 2009. My blog has simple, easy to follow recipes.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Peel and devein the Medium Shrimp (20).
step 2
To begin, in a medium saucepan bring Water (4 cups) to a boil. Slowly add in Quick Cooking Grits (1 cup) while whisking continuously. Over medium heat, cook grits for about 4 to 5 minutes until they thicken up.
step 3
Add in Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Butter (1 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp), and 1% Low Fat Milk (4 Tbsp). Turn the heat to low until you are ready to serve.
step 4
Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to a medium skillet. Over medium heat add in shrimp and cook until translucent and tender about 3 to 4 minutes.
step 5
Add White Cooking Wine (1 1/2 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves) and Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp) to the shrimp and cook for an additional minute, then turn off the heat.
step 6
Take shrimp off the heat and stir in the juice from Lemon (1). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
step 7
To serve place grits in individual bowls and top with shrimp mixture. You can always serve family style too in a large platter. Drizzle each bowl/or platter with the extra sauce. Garnish with Fresh Chives (1 Tbsp).
step 7 To serve place grits in individual bowls and top with shrimp mixture. You can always serve family style too in a large platter. Drizzle each bowl/or platter with the extra sauce. Garnish with Fresh Chives (1 Tbsp).

Tags

American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Healthy
Dinner
Shellfish
Whole Grains
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