Southern American · dinner
Shrimp and Grits with Hot Sauce
A Southern finish using quick grits and frozen shrimp that keeps in the freezer until you need it.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 1
- Est. cost
- $9
Ingredients
For 1 servings
Frozen
- frozen peeled shrimp6 oz
Pantry & grains
- quick grits⅓ cup
Dairy & eggs
- shredded cheddar¼ cup
- butter1 tbsp
Produce
- garlic1 clove
- lemon½
Sauces & condiments
- hot sauce1 tsp
Spices
- salt½ tsp
Method
- 1
Thaw shrimp in cold water 10 minutes and pat dry.
- 2
Boil 1 cup water with salt, whisk in grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring, until thick.
- 3
Stir in cheddar and half the butter.
- 4
Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium-high and cook minced garlic 30 seconds.
- 5
Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes until pink and curled.
- 6
Finish with lemon juice and hot sauce, then spoon over grits.
Approximate per serving: 610 calories, 45g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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