SHRIMP AND GRITS DRESSING

Shrimp and Grits Dressing image

Provided by gailanng

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 lb peeled medium raw shrimp (5 1/60 count)
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup uncooked regular grits
1/2 cup butter
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Devein shrimp, if desired.
Bring broth and next two ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits, and return to a boil; reduce heat to low, and stir in butter. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Stir together eggs and next four ingredients in a large bowl. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot grits mixture into egg mixture; add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in raw shrimp until well blended. Pour grits mixture into a lightly greased 11-x 7-inch baking dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 236.3, Sodium 1428.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3, Protein 24.2