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Sauteed Shrimp with Grits

 
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This rib-sticking dish was given to me by a Southern relation.

Yield

4

servings

Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Ready

30

min

Trans-fat Free
 

Ingredients

1 cup grits
uncooked
4 ounces velveeta cheese
cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
*
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
½ large sweet red bell peppers
sliced
½ large green bell peppers
sliced
½ cup sweet vidalia onions
sliced
1 clove garlic
minced
1 large tomatoes
ripe, diced
1 pound shrimp
large, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh
1 dash red hot pepper sauce
optional
*
1 x salt and black pepper
to taste
*
cup scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced

Directions

Prepare grits according to package directions and stir in the cheese and cayenne. Keep warm while preparing shrimp.

In a large sauté pan, heat the butter, oil and bacon drippings over medium-high. Sauté the onion, peppers and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato and sauté another 2 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice and Tabasco (if using); season to taste with salt and pepper. Sauté until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Sprinkle with the scallions.

Spread warm grits on a large platter or divide equally on individual serving plates or bowls. Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the top.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 300g (10.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 32740% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 252mg 84%
Sodium 704mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 61g
Vitamin A 37% Vitamin C 94%
Calcium 20% Iron 25%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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