Ingredients for Garlic Shrimp With Blue Cheese Grits
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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How to Make Garlic Shrimp With Blue Cheese Grits
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and creamy, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and 4 ounces of crumbled blue cheese until melted and smooth.
- While the grits are cooking, mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Increase heat to high and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp over or alongside the creamy blue cheese grits. Garnish with extra blue cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
96 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
55g
Carbs
11g
