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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Overhead view of The Best Shrimp & Grits recipe in a white bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:15 mins

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Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Overhead view of ingredients for The Best Shrimp & Grits arranged on a countertop in various bowls

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¼poundsmedium peeled, deveined raw shrimp2teaspoonsblackening seasoning3cupswater1cupwhole milk1cupquick-cooking grits¾cupshredded smoked Gouda cheese1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1 ½tablespoonslemon juice2tablespoonsunsalted butter, cut into small piecesSliced scallions, for serving (optional)

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Ingredients

1 ¼poundsmedium peeled, deveined raw shrimp

2teaspoonsblackening seasoning

3cupswater

1cupwhole milk

1cupquick-cooking grits

¾cupshredded smoked Gouda cheese

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1 ½tablespoonslemon juice

2tablespoonsunsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Sliced scallions, for serving (optional)

DirectionsToss shrimp with blackening seasoning in a medium bowl; set aside.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterBring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking often, until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gouda until melted and smooth.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp; arrange in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and butter, stirring to melt the butter. Serve over the grits. Garnish with scallions, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

Directions

Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning in a medium bowl; set aside.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterBring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking often, until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gouda until melted and smooth.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp; arrange in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and butter, stirring to melt the butter. Serve over the grits. Garnish with scallions, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning in a medium bowl; set aside.

Overhead view of shrimp in a glass bowl from The Best Shrimp & Grits

Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking often, until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in Gouda until melted and smooth.

Overhead view of hands adding cheese to the grits mixture from The Best Shrimp & Grits recipe

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp; arrange in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and butter, stirring to melt the butter. Serve over the grits. Garnish with scallions, if desired.

Overhead view of cooking shrimp, lemon juice and butter in a skillet from The Best Shrimp & Grits recipe

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)447Calories20gFat36gCarbs30gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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