Ingredients
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- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (2 for grits, 1 for sautéing)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in heavy cream and 2 tbsp butter.
- Sauté Shrimp: In another pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until they turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and stir in green onions. Serve shrimp over creamy grits.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of broth.
- Customize your dish with vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 300mg