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.

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.