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Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits

9 ingredients 15 min + 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
Lowcountry Shrimp and Cheese Grits

"This is a quick, delicious recipe that showcases shrimp AND grits at their best. I have had equally good results using fresh and frozen shrimp."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

465
Calories
33g
Protein
35g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Spread not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1 (7 ounce) package garlic cheese spread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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