How to Make Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp is a classic Southern dish that combines creamy, cheesy grits with tender, flavorful shrimp. This dish is the perfect combination of comfort food and gourmet cuisine, making it a favorite for everything from family dinners to special occasions.

The key to this recipe is the creamy, cheesy grits, which are infused with garlic and spiked with sharp cheddar cheese. The grits provide a rich and velvety base for the succulent shrimp, creating a harmonious ba...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked grits
  • 6 ounces garlic-flavored processed cheese, cubed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and tomato in hot butter-oil mixture until tomato begins to soften. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Sauté until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque. Season with salt.
  • Spread warm grits on a serving platter and cover with shrimp mixture.
  • Nutrition

    634 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 341mg
    • Sodium: 1054mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 363mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 625mg