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Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 384kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter cubed
  • 3/4 cup Quick-cooking Grits
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 Scallions chopped

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a boil. Stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheese and set aside with a lid to keep warm.
  • In a large nonstick pan on medium heat, heat the oil. Sauté the shrimp, garlic, and seasoning in the pan until the shrimp turn firm and pink and no longer translucent. Serve the shrimp over grits and sprinkle with chopped green onions to garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 309mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 4mg