Shrimp and Grits

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup Quick-cooking Grits
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 4 Scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme chopped, plus sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter to a boil. Stir in the grits, cooking according to the instructions on the packaging. Once cooked remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside with a lid to keep warm.
  • In a bowl, mix the shrimp, oil, old bay, scallions, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the contents of the bowl of shrimp into the pan and sauté until the shrimps turn firm, pink and no longer translucent (internal temperature should be 125°F using a thermometer).
  • Serve the shrimps with the grits. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 4mg

Shrimp and Grits

No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup Quick-cooking Grits
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 4 Scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme chopped, plus sprigs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter to a boil. Stir in the grits, cooking according to the instructions on the packaging. Once cooked remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside with a lid to keep warm.
  • In a bowl, mix the shrimp, oil, old bay, scallions, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the contents of the bowl of shrimp into the pan and sauté until the shrimps turn firm, pink and no longer translucent (internal temperature should be 125°F using a thermometer).
  • Serve the shrimps with the grits. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 311mgSodium: 1491mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 4mg
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