Spicy Shrimp and Grits

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup quick-cooking grits

2 tablespoons margarine

1 bunch green onions

chopped

1 green bell pepper

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Garlic Cheese Grits with Shrimp

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the grits return to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 20 minutes stirring frequently.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions green pepper and garlic; cook until the peppers have softened about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they begin to firm.

Step 4

Stir the Monterey Jack cheese 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shrimp and vegetable mixture canned tomatoes and black pepper into the grits; pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 280.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.7g 39%

Carbohydrates: 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 117.1mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 968.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 20.7mg 34%

Folate: 69.9mcg 18%

Calcium: 279.2mg 28%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 40.5mg 15%

Potassium: 282.9mg 8%

Sodium: 749.5mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 121.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.