SOUTHERN SHRIMP & GRITS

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"This is just an old Southern stick-to-your-ribs dinner combining fresh shrimp, a medley of peppers, onion and creamy cheese grits. It's great served with corn bread and sliced tomatoes." -Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 medium onion, sliced
1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed
4 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pepper strips in oil until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, parsley and lemon juice; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir cheese and sour cream into grits; serve with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.