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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

"We often serve this Carolina Low Country favorite at our family's restaurant, Fresh House, in Albermarle, North Carolina," says Robin Hinson. "I've scaled our jumbo-sized version of the recipe down to feed a family."

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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken base or chicken bouillon granules
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
4-1/2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup minced chives

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and chicken base to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients until blended and heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 269 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 499 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp & Grits in Country Woman April/May 2010

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by nurseKaren

I doubled the amount of shrimp and I also added about 1 Tbsp of dry onion soup mix because I didn't have any chives. The onion soup mix gave it a little extra boost that I really liked!