Taste of Home
Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits
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
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1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
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1 large garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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4 cups water
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
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4 green onions, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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4 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Directions
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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.
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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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