Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits
Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits layers velvety grits enriched with farmers cheese, goat cheese, and American cheese beneath tender, buttery shrimp. Bright tomato, green onion, and a hint of bacon drippings add depth, while a touch of sherry rounds it out. It’s a comforting, restaurant-style dish perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or an impressive brunch.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in the grits; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Stir the farmers cheese, goat cheese, and American cheese into the grits until the cheese melts.
- 3
Set the grits aside and keep them warm.
- 4
Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the tomato, 2 green onions, and the garlic in the hot skillet until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the bacon drippings until combined.
- 7
Cook and stir the shrimp with the vegetables until bright pink, about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Mix the grits into the shrimp mixture and stir in the half-and-half until smooth.
- 9
Simmer to blend the flavors, about 5 minutes, then add the sherry.
- 10
Simmer 3 more minutes before adjusting the salt and black pepper.
- 11
Garnish with the sliced green tops of 1 green onion before serving.
- Calories 366.8 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 23.89 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 33.74 g 12%
- Total Fat 14.71 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.75 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.03 mg High 52%
- Sodium 434.2 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.71 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.22 g --
- Added Sugars 5.79 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 175.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 371.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 46.21 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three Cheese Grits is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 366.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, Butter, Cooking Sherry. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits healthy?
- Creamy Southern Shrimp with Three-Cheese Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 366.8 calories and 23.89 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 434.2 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.75 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.79 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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