Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Name: Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c polenta (or yellow grits or cornmeal); 16 oz. Fat free half and half; 16 oz. water; 2 tbsp EVOO; 1 tsp unsalted butter; 1 sm onion finely chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1/2 c Shredded Parmesan Cheese or other cheese

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 c polenta (or yellow grits or cornmeal)16 oz. Fat free half and half16 oz. water2 tbsp EVOO1 tsp unsalted butter 1 sm onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper1/2 c Shredded Parmesan Cheese or other cheese

Directions

1) In a medium saucepan, bring half and half and water to a boil. With liquid boiling, sprinkle in polenta while stirring liquid. Stir in salt and keep stirring until entire mixture boils again. Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cover. Stir every few minutes until thick and tender (traditionally polenta is stirred constantly while cooking--go ahead and do this if you like, but it's not absolutely necessary). This will take about 7 minutes. Turn off heat add cheese, stir and cover with lid while preparing shrimp.
2) Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender, then toss in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Stir shrimp mixture into grits, and continue cooking for a few minutes. Or you can place the cheese polenta on plate and top with the shrimp. Serve hot.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHUCKLES0719.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 326.5
Total Fat: 14.2 g
Cholesterol: 18.6 mg
Sodium: 502.1 mg
Total Carbs: 39.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 10.4 g

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Member Reviews

CJOY4EVER
This tasted so good. My husband loved it. I added shredded cheddar instead of Parmesan. It would have been even better if I had used regular grits, instead of quick grits, but that was what I had in the pantry. Will definitely prepare again! - 3/31/11

Reply from CHUCKLES0719 (4/1/11)
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. Both of your changes sound tasty.
CHERYLHURT
Made this yesterday! - 6/30/21
MWC2007
Excellent flavor, very filling and hearty. If you want the classic shrimp and grits taste, this is it. - 10/2/11

Reply from CHUCKLES0719 (10/2/11)
Meredith, I appreciate the feedback. This recipe takes me back to the Carolina's.
Sharlene