Shrimp & Cheddar Grits Recipe

Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

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50 mins (prep 25, cooking 25)

10 ingredients

4 servings

I found this in the May/June 2008 Eating Well magazine.

Categories: <-60-mins , easy , 3-steps-or-less , main-dish , seafood , shellfish , shrimp , time-to-make ,

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese (extra-sharp is best)
1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound)
1 bunch scallion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Nutrition

Serving Size (141.23 g)

Servings 4

Amount per Serving

Calories 212.11 Calories from Fat 165.6

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.4g 113.23%

Saturated Fat 9.87g 197.36%

Trans Fat 0.0g %

Cholesterol 46.58mg 62.11%

Sodium 351.9mg 58.65%

Total Carbohydrate 0.71g 0.95%

Dietary Fiber 0.02 g 0.28%

Sugars 0.24 g %

Protein 11.08g 88.63%

Vitamin A 444.51IU% Vitamin C 0.0mg%

Calcium 322.75mg% Iron 0.33mg%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet value must be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g

Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g

Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg

Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg

Total Carb 300g 375g

Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50 g

Calories Per Gram

Fat 9•Carbohydrate 4•Protein 4

*Nutrition information was calculated excluding the following ingredients:
reduced-sodium chicken broth, quick-cooking grits, fresh ground pepper, raw shrimp

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