Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits
Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits brings together tender, juicy shrimp and velvety grits enriched with Monterey Jack and sharp Cheddar. The gentle heat from tomatoes with green chilies and a pop of green onion and bell pepper make each bite rich and satisfying. Serve this Southern classic for a comforting weekend dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in grits, return to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low; cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook until they start to firm up.
- 4
Stir the shrimp mixture, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, 0 cup Cheddar cheese, and black pepper into the grits; pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup Cheddar cheese on top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 369.28 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.21 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.37 g High
- Cholesterol 133.85 mg High
- Sodium 897.38 mg High
- Fiber 3.41 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.11 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.18 g Low Source
- Calcium 325.27 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate
- Potassium 588.13 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 142.14 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 4.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 369.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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