Best Shrimp Florentine Over Tomato Grits Recipes

SHRIMP FLORENTINE OVER TOMATO GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. To make the tomato grits, in a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Add the salt. Slowly add the grits and return to a boil; stir for 1 full minute. (The secret to preparing good grits is the initial stirring of the pot.) Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir the grits and add 1 stick of butter, stirring until it has melted. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and set aside. Saute the onions in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add the garlic cheese, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, and onions to the grits, and stir until cheese is melted. Add the tomatoes and green chiles and mix well; stir in the beaten eggs. Pour the grits into a greased 8 by11 by 2-inch casserole. Bake the casserole for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time. To make the Shrimp Florentine, start with 1 tablespoon butter in saute pan. Add minced garlic and shrimp. Deglaze with lemon and wine. Add cream, cheese and spinach. Reduce, season, to taste, with salt and pepper and pour over grits.

LIGHTER SHRIMP FLORENTINE OVER TOMATO GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the tomatoes, 1 cup Jack cheese, egg whites, and scallions until blended. Spoon the grits into the baking dish. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack; keep warm.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the shrimp to a plate; set aside.
• Add the broth, half-and-half, Parmesan, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the skillet; bring to a boil. Add the spinach. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted. Return the shrimp to the skillet and heat through. Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits and serve at once.
• Servings: 8
• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Per Serving: 209 Cal; Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 5 g Sat Fat; 3 g Mono Fat; 10 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 2 g Sugar; 308 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 480 mg Sodium; 144 mg Cholesterol