GARLIC SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Make and share this Garlic Shrimp and Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium shrimp, unpeeled and cooked
3 cups water
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
chopped fresh chives, peeled and
cooked shrimp
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
  • Bring 3 cups water, cream, butter, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in grits. Cook, whisking constantly, 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in 1 pound shrimp, cheese, and garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 425.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 14.5

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