Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

Name: Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups water; 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 chopped fresh parsley; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2-3/4 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

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

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
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 chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Directions

1. Place first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes.
2. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 417 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

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