Skinny Southern Shrimp & GritsSkinny Southern Shrimp & Grits
Skinny Southern Shrimp & Grits
Skinny Southern Shrimp & Grits
This Southern Shrimp and Grits dish brings comfort and flavor to your table. Creamy, stone-ground grits serve as the base, topped with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp sautéed with a hint of char. A drizzle of savory sauce ties everything together, while fresh green onions and tomatoes add a touch of brightness. Finished with fresh green onions, this classic meal offers a taste of Southern tradition with every bite. Perfect for a cozy evening or a weekend brunch, it's a true down-home favorite.
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Recipe - Frankston #713
Skinny Southern Shrimp & Grits
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Servings4
Cook Time40 Minutes
Calories346
Ingredients
2 cups Brookshire’s Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 cup skim milk
1 cup water
1 cup old-fashioned grits
2 Tbs Brookshire’s Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Tbs butter
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 Tbs canola oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 tsp low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
Directions

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring broth, milk and water to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to medium. Cover pan. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When grits are ready, add parmesan, butter, paprika and garlic powder. Taste for seasoning. Add salt, if needed.

Meanwhile, add shrimp to a large zip-top bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil and Old Bay seasoning. Marinate for 15 minutes. Add canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sliced garlic. Sauté for 1 more minute. Stir in the tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, black pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and tails curl, about 4 to 5 minutes. 

Pour grits into a large serving bowl. Top with the shrimp. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve with additional hot sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 346, Fat: 12 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 650 mg, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 15 g.

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Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
346
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Makes 4 servings
2 cups Brookshire’s Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Full Circle Market Broth, Low Sodium, Chicken
Full Circle Market Broth, Low Sodium, Chicken - 32 Ounce
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1 cup skim milk
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1 cup water
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1 cup old-fashioned grits
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2 Tbs Brookshire’s Parmesan Cheese, grated
Brookshire's Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Brookshire's Parmesan Cheese, Grated - 8 Ounce
$3.69 was $4.19$0.46/oz
1 Tbs butter
Brookshire's Salted Butter, 4 Quarters
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1/2 tsp paprika
Brookshire's Ground Paprika
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$3.59$2.11/oz
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Brookshire's Garlic Powder
Brookshire's Garlic Powder - 2.6 Ounce
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
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1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 8.5 Fluid ounce
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1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
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1 Tbs canola oil
Brookshire's Canola Oil
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1/2 onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
Brookshire's Petite Diced Tomatoes, With Green Chilies
Brookshire's Petite Diced Tomatoes, With Green Chilies - 14.5 Ounce
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1 tsp low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
Brookshire's Worcestershire Sauce
Brookshire's Worcestershire Sauce - 10 Fluid ounce
$2.49 was $3.19$0.25/fl oz
1 tsp hot sauce, plus more for garnish
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1/2 tsp black pepper
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground
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1/2 tsp salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt
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2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 green onion, chopped
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Nutritional Information

Calories: 346, Fat: 12 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 650 mg, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 15 g.

Directions

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring broth, milk and water to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to medium. Cover pan. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When grits are ready, add parmesan, butter, paprika and garlic powder. Taste for seasoning. Add salt, if needed.

Meanwhile, add shrimp to a large zip-top bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil and Old Bay seasoning. Marinate for 15 minutes. Add canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sliced garlic. Sauté for 1 more minute. Stir in the tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, black pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and tails curl, about 4 to 5 minutes. 

Pour grits into a large serving bowl. Top with the shrimp. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve with additional hot sauce.