Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp
Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp pairs creamy, cheese-laced grits with succulent shrimp sautéed with onion, butter, and a hint of heat. It’s rich, comforting, and boldly garlicky, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend brunch. The contrast of silky grits and juicy shrimp brings classic Southern charm to the table.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth, milk, and 1 teaspoon garlic to a boil. Stir in the grits, lower the heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Take off the heat and mix in the Cheddar cheese thoroughly; season with salt and black pepper. Set the grits aside and keep warm.
- 3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Cook and stir the onion and 2 teaspoons garlic until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp to the onion mixture and cook until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent in the center, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the hot pepper sauce.
- 5
Serve the grits in a large serving bowl and top with the shrimp mixture.
- Calories 341.53 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 27.54 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 24.56 g 9%
- Total Fat 14.97 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.07 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.62 mg High 53%
- Sodium 583.25 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.83 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 310.78 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 1.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 359.93 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 34.53 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Grits, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 341.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Grits, Hot Sauce, Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 341.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp healthy?
- Cheddar Grits with Garlicky Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 341.53 calories and 27.54 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 583.25 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.07 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic, Onions 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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