Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits
Creamy, garlicky cheese grits provide a rich, velvety base for succulent shrimp sautéed with fresh tomato and a bright splash of lemon. The gentle heat from cayenne and the butter-olive oil finish make each bite balanced and comforting. Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend brunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 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.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the grits as directed on the package. Stir in the cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep them warm over low heat.
- 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and tomato in the hot butter-oil mixture until the tomato starts to soften. Stir in the shrimp and lemon juice. Sauté until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque. Season with salt.
- 3
Spread the warm grits on a serving platter and top with the shrimp mixture.
- Calories 577.34 kcal High 29%
- Protein 58.99 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 23.88 g 9%
- Total Fat 27.43 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 13.98 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 424.63 mg High 142%
- Sodium 547.56 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 453.39 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 753.63 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 110.61 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 12.05 mg Moderate 13%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cheese Cubes, and Grits. Each serving provides about 577.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cheese Cubes, Grits, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 577.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits healthy?
- Shrimp over Garlicky Cheese Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 577.34 calories and 58.99 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 547.56 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.98 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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