Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Grits
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 259.9
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 76.6 mg
- Sodium: 914.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 14.7 g
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Introduction
This is a light dish that I found on The Food Network sight. I used light butter but it called for unsalted butter. I use I/3 cup of cheese but it called for 1/4 cup. This is a light dish that I found on The Food Network sight. I used light butter but it called for unsalted butter. I use I/3 cup of cheese but it called for 1/4 cup.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup grits quick cooking grits
3 cups water
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
1/3 Parmesan Cheese, grated
5tbsp. butter
1 lb. large shrimp peeled & deveined, tails intact
2 cloves Garlic
juice of 1/2 of lemon
2tbsp.parsley
hot sauce (optional)
Directions
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat Slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low & cook stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 mins. Stir in the cheese & 2 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat & cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt & pepper. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp & garlic & hot sauce if using. Cook tossing continually 3-4 minutes until shrimp is pink. Remove from heat add lemon & 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt & pepper. Spoon grits on large platter & top with shrimp & sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Size: makes 4 servings
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt & pepper. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp & garlic & hot sauce if using. Cook tossing continually 3-4 minutes until shrimp is pink. Remove from heat add lemon & 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt & pepper. Spoon grits on large platter & top with shrimp & sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serving Size: makes 4 servings