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garlic shrimp and grits

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Griffith
Augusta, GA

Here is another Southern Comfort Food. Grits aren't just for breakfast anymore. Most seafood restaurants in the South serve grits on their seafood buffets. It's a good accompaniment for shrimp. I know you will like it.

(1 rating)
yield 10 to 12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For garlic shrimp and grits

  • 1 lb
    fresh shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveined
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    quick cooking grits
  • 1 c
    extra sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced

How To Make garlic shrimp and grits

  • 1
    Bring 3 cups water, whipping cream, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in grits. Cook, whisking constantly, 7 to 9 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Stir in shrimp, cheese and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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