Spicy shrimp with creamy cheese grits
6
Points®
Total Time
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Grits, finely ground hulled corn kernels, are an institution in the South. They’re prepared in a variety of ways, including as a side dish, pudding, or soufflé, as well as for breakfast. The savory combination of shrimp and grits is particularly popular in the Carolinas.
Ingredients
Canola oil
2 tsp
Onion
1 small, finely chopped
Chicken broth
3 cup(s)
Uncooked corn grits
¾ cup(s), quick-cooking
Reduced fat cheddar cheese
2 oz, shredded (1/2 cup)
Garlic
2 clove(s), minced
Raw, shrimp, mixed species (may have been previously frozen)
1¼ pound(s), peeled and deveined
Paprika
½ tsp, smoked
Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Lemon juice canned or bottled
1½ tsp
Fresh parsley
2 Tbsp, coarsely chopped