SHRIMP AND GRITS

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For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up grits. It's my fresh spin on the southern classic. -Judith King, Madisonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, half-and-half, 2 teaspoons butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix ketchup, honey, lemon juice and pepper sauce. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in ketchup mixture., Stir cheese into grits. Serve shrimp mixture with grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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