Smoky Shrimp with Creamy Grits

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (8 medium)
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

Steps

  • 1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, salt and corn to boiling. With wire whisk, gradually beat in grits. Return to boiling, beating constantly. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in onions and cream cheese until well combined. Cover; keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add shrimp; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or just until shrimp are pink. Stir in seafood seasoning, chipotle chiles and tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated.
  • 3
    Divide grits mixture evenly among individual large soup bowls; spoon shrimp mixture evenly over top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
11g
55%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
290mg
96%
Sodium
1710mg
71%
Potassium
470mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
15%
Sugars
8g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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