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Spicy Shrimp and Grits

SUBMITTED BY: William A.  PHOTO BY: LELE44 

"Quick and easy! This one will be loved by the whole family; it is a constant favorite in my house!"
Spicy Shrimp and Grits Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 52 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
  2. Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the grits, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they begin to firm.
  4. Stir the Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shrimp and vegetable mixture, canned tomatoes, and black pepper into the grits; pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by Terri O. 
This is a great idea ... I have seen this recipe before but it's always with the shrimp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by CALSMOM 
YUM! My husband and I discovered a love for shrimp and grits on visits with our friend in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by PantherLover 
Use THREE cups of chicken broth to ONE cup of grits - NO NEED TO BAKE! -after all ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by summer_aggies00 
This recipe was simple and very good -- hubby and I both enjoyed it. I'm wondering if some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Dav333 
For anyone not from the south, before you go nuts trying to find 'grits' in your local... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2009 by Chef Bufo 
This was a great dish. I served it for brunch today and had to make copies of the recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2008 by LELE44 
Never again will I pay $16 for this dish at a restaurant! I added crispy bacon to my dish. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by amjohn 
My husband is from the south and we eat grits (not cornmeal) at least twice a week. One of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by jldixon 
This was sooooo yummy! The only thing I changed is that I used the frozen onion/green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by Karine 
This recipe was surprisingly AMAZING! It could work with many vegetables and other meats as... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 290

  • Total Fat: 13.8g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg
  • Sodium: 1319mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 20.3g

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