Slimmed Down Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cheesy grits:1/2 cup old fashioned grits, not instantpinch salt1/4 cup low-fat evaporated milk1/2 cup shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon hot sauceShrimp:2 teaspoons canola oil1 onion, diced4 cloves garlic, chopped1 bell pepper, diced1 cup frozen or low-sodium canned corn1 tablespoon all-purpose flour12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, 26-30 count1/2 teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon tomato puree1 cup water1 1/2 cups low-sodium diced tomatoes2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Fill a saucepan with 2 1/4 cups of water and the salt. Bring to a boil, then slowly whisk in the grits. Cover and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes, stirring often. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

The grits will thicken as they sit, so you may need to add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water just before serving. The grits should be pourable.

Place a large sautepan over moderate heat. Heat the oil then add the onions, sauteing for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and peppers, cooking another 3 minutes. Add the corn and the flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour.
Add the tomato paste and the shrimp, cooking for five minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink. Slowly add one cup of water to the saucepan, stirring and scraping to reincorporate any crust that's on the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 5-8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, heat through, and remove from heat.

Place 3/4 cup warm grits into a soup bowl, and top with one cup of the shrimp and vegetables. Sprinkle on one tablespoon of chopped green onions before serving.

Photo credit: PhotoKitchen.net
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 277.4
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 141.7 mg
  • Sodium: 345.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 26.0 g

Member Reviews
  • CD11091241
     OH MY GOSH!! This was FANTASTIC!!! I challenge anyone who thinks they don't like grits to try this. You will be hooked. I did my grits in a small crock pot with boiling water 1.5 hours on high while I was getting my walk in. They were perfect without me having to watch the stove! - 11/15/11
  • REILLYGIRRRL
     I make a similar version of this recipe. A serving of grits (dry) is a 1/4 cup. In this version, you're only getting a 1/2 serving of grits. In my version I put in less cheese and up the grits for about the same calories. - 11/30/11
  • EASTMINSK
     Help! I live in eastern Canada ... what exactly are grits? All I know is that people in the southern USA eat them. Is there a substitute because I know I have never seen them in a grocery store here... - 11/30/11

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (11/30/11)
    You can substitute polenta

  • ROYALTY1022
     For those who don't eat shrimp you can use salmon patties or reg fish of your choice w/ cheesey grits. It's great with salmon and hotsauce... thanks Eastminsk, grits is processed white corn, In the US it's sold by Quaker brand like Quaker Oatmeal. - 12/5/11
  • POETLKNG2LOSE
     I loved this recipe so easy to make Chef meg and so good - 10/24/11
  • OLD-NACL
     You could substitue polenta but it would be denser, consistentcy-wise, to properly brewed grits. Yes good grits should be fork worthy. I'd also suggest, a sprinkle of low fat cheddar shreds on the individual serving.... - 9/15/13
  • CLAYLADY001
     Last night I fixed a ham and shrimp dish that I thought was great.I think even my Hubby will like this one.Simply take a piece of thin sandwich ham and wrap it around a large cooked shrimp then cook on the stove for about three to five min.Cook some rice and dinner is served. - 9/15/13
  • BAMAJAM
     Grits are sometimes considered bland, but with cheese, butter and eggs--- A great casserole can be created. I live in the south and bake a grits casserole of cheese, garlic, eggs & butter. Not a diet dish, but very tasty! (no meat or shrimp)
    (Quaker is the popular brand) - 1/22/13
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it soundsd just perfect. - 10/18/12
  • PIZZA5152
     Hard to get ingredients in Canada - 3/4/21
  • TERMITEMOM
     Substituted polenta. I was good. - 2/23/21
  • JIACOLO
     My son in law would love this - 2/23/21
  • MILPAM3
     I'm a purist. Just give me the shrimp. - 2/23/21
  • FATTOFITFIFTIES
     Thanks - 1/27/21
  • JUSTJ2014
     I loved this recipe. I did use cayenne instead of hot sauce. I was out of it. I don't always have evaporated milk so I had to sub for that - 1/26/21
  • DEE107
     thanks for sharing - 1/20/21
  • SHERYE
     WOW this is a wonderful recipe which was so easy to make not to mention delicious too - 1/20/21
  • WILDKAT781
     never had cheesy grits, will have to try. Thanks for sharing - 11/25/20
  • CD4114015
     Thank You - 10/30/20
  • CD6913562
     Great way to enjoy shrimp! - 10/23/20
  • POSEY440
     Ok - 8/26/20
  • LISA1468
     I id not like this at all. Tomatoes should never be included in Shrimp & Grits period . - 12/31/19
  • MOMMY445
     good - 12/28/19
  • NELLJONES
     This is a great take on a classic! - 9/17/19
  • HOTPINKCAMARO49
     Ok. - 6/23/19



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