BBQ SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS - YUM!

BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits - Yum! image

I was skeptical of the flavors in this recipe, but the dish is fantastic! I got this recipe is from the Dec/Jan 2006 Light and Tasty Mag (submitted by Judith Kin, Madisonville, TN). I made a few changes, but overall the recipe is hers. I can't take credit for it. Thanks Judith!!

Provided by Aggiezoey

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup half & half light cream
3 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine (more cloves if you love garlic)
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (I used more)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

Bring water, half and half, 1 teaspoon butter, salt, pepper to a low boil. Add grits, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until grits are thickened.
Combine ketchup, honey, lemon juice, and hot pepper. Set aside.
Meanwhile, saute onion in the rest of the butter until transulent. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
Add shrimp and saute till pink. Be careful not to overcook or they'll be tough.
When grits are thickend, add cheese to them. Taste and add salt, pepper if needed. If grits become to thick add a little water or milk.
Add ketchup mixture to the shrimp and just heat through.
Serve shrimp over grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 373.9, Sodium 901.5, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.1, Protein 47.6