Best Carolina Shrimp Cheddar Grits Recipes

CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS

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Shrimp and grits were a house favorite-if only we could agree on how to make them. I stirred up a winner for the whole family with some cheddar and Cajun seasoning. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes., Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Emeril's® Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in inner pot. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. , Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. If desired, top with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PRESSURE COOKER CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS

Pressure Cooker Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits image

Instant pot shrimp and grits are a house favorite-if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar and Cajun seasoning to find a winner. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat. Add the first four ingredients and stir to combine; bring to a boil. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Select saute setting, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

PRESSURE COOKER CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS

Pressure Cooker Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits image

Shrimp and grits are a house favorite-if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar and Cajun seasoning to find a winner. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat. Add the first four ingredients and stir to combine; bring to a boil. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Select saute setting, reduce heat to low and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS

Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits image

Shrimp and grits are a house favorite-if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar and Cajun seasoning to find a winner. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Place the first five ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high 2-1/2-3 hours or until water is absorbed and grits are tender, stirring every 45 minutes., Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high 15-30 minutes or until heated through.