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Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: AWEAVER

"This is my version of a South Carolina coastal specialty. It will make a grits lover out of anyone!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup uncooked grits
  • 3/4 garlic flavored processed cheese, cubed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and tomato until tomato begins to soften. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Saute until shrimp are pink. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Spread warm grits on a serving platter and pour shrimp mixture on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by SSPOCK
This turned out great! I had a similar recipe in Charleston on a business trip and had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by TEETIMEVAL
Excellent recipe. We will definitely use this one in the future. Great served w/seasonal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by MommaFraz
If you don't make this, your crazy!! I have to say that as many times as we've made it and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by AMY23G
Loved it but I switched some things up that topped it off. I used milk instead of water and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by BECKYDOD
This was a great, simple recipe. I did use one South Carolina trick that you didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by foodislove
Absolutely delicious! I sauteed the shrimp with leeks and garlic then added the diced tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by susan
This dish was wonderful! I made it last night for my husband's birthday and he devoured it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by BethK
Delicious and very easy to whip up on a weeknight. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by zadimom
This was fabulous and so easy! I changed the servings to 6, but followed the recipe exactly. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by sarahk
We loved this! So yummy. Next time I'll add a little more cayenne though, I would've liked it... MORE

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