Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

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This is a Charleston, South Carolina recipe. It is a combination of all the best recipes I have seen, and similar to a dish that is served in a popular Downtown Charleston restaurant.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup yellow stone-ground grits

  • 3 cups milk

  • cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon white pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the grits, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until silky, about 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender, then toss in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Stir shrimp mixture into grits, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
14g Fat
33g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Calcium 278mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 536mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.