Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 09, 2004

this is SO good and SO easy! notes: i cooked the grits in 2 c. chicken broth and 1 c. half & half, instead of water. i sauteed some leeks (white part only) with garlic, then added the shrimp. right before the shrimp were done, i added about 1/4 c. chicken broth and the diced / seeded tomato; this gives the shrimp a "sauce". when serving, i garnished the grits with crumbled bacon, and the shrimp with thinly sliced green onion tops. have available tabasco-type sauce for those who like more spice. excellent recipe!

—PDURHAN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 21, 2003

Sorry, my family and I just didn't care for this recipe. It tasted o.k. but we didn't like the texture of the grits. Very gummy. Perhaps they sat around too long while the other ingredients were cooking. My husband didn't seem to mind - he ate a huge plateful. I doubt I will make this dish again.

—BABSKITCHEN

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Jan 09, 2004

Pretty good. We couldn't find the garlic cheese spread at Kroger's store so we improvised and used a mixture of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garlic to taste. It turned out OKAY.

—ISSA

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Jul 21, 2004

I love grits, shrimp and tomatoes so I thought I would like this but it was even better than I expected. I added a clove of garlic to the shrimp saute. Can't wait to make it again!

—RnR

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Oct 11, 2004

This was fantastic! I read the reviews and as suggested I substituted the water in the grits for 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup half and half. Also, I added leeks to the pan before adding the shrimp.I have always loved shrimp and grits, but never had a recipe this good.....until now! I will make this many times.

—LUCY A

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Aug 11, 2003

Very Very Good, and super fast! I have never made shrimp and grits with tomatoes until this recipe and it was delicious.

—ANNIEQB1

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Jan 18, 2003

This is a great recipe! I left off the tomatoes, since I'm not fond of them. It's so easy, great for a Saturday night supper, after working in the garden all day. Thanks a lot! Elaine - Spartanburg

—ELAINE EDGE

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Mar 21, 2004

This was great! I've been meaning to make this forever, because I've always enjoyed shrimp and grits in restaurants when I order it. This tasted different than the way I was used to, but still very good. I did as a previous reviewer suggested and made my grits with chicken broth and milk, and put a little chicken broth in with the oil and butter to sautee the shrimp also. I threw in some asparagus with the shrimp and tomoatoes that I had sitting around, and fresh crushed garlic in both the shrimp and grit pans, and I used Velveeta as the cheese for the grits. I will definitely make this again!

—KARYN6277

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Nutrition

Calories
327 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
24.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
210 mg
70%

Fat
13.2 g
20%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
28.3 g
57%

Sodium
639 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 327
** Calories from Fat: 119

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 13.2g 20 %
** Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
** Cholesterol 210mg 70 %
** Sodium 639mg 26 %
** Potassium 408mg 11 %
** Total Carbohydrates 24.8g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
** Protein 28.3g 57 %
** Sugars 1.3g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 16 %
** Calcium 11 %
** Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.