Easy Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

Name: Easy Cheesy Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional); 3 cups water; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Submitted by lhbishop

"I married a low-country man and he introduced me to Shrimp & Grits. I enjoy many varioations but my sons both like this simpel version and it's easy to whip up for dinner! I serve this with a salad."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

directions

Boil shrimp. Use Old Bay seasoning in water to add additional flavor. 3-5 minutes in boiling water is usually plenty of time. Overcooking makes them tough. Set shrimp aside.
Boil 3 cups water. Add grits, reduce heat to medium=low and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Add remaining ingredients to grits and stir to melt cheese.
Dish grits into individual bowls and top with shrimp.

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Reviews

I definitely enjoyed this recipe...I just gave it a 4 before of the way that I made it, but next time it will definitely be a 5 ! I'm going to use larger shrimp, and I'm going to make sure the tails are off or, after I boil them, de-tail them myself. And, with a pitcher of sweet tea to go with it, this recipe is going to be awesome, and it's sooo quick. I really loved that part because, with a 4-year old, I don't have a lot of time...

pcornes
Came out so good �� for my first time but u put chopped bacon and scallions

Anonymous