Spicy Shrimp and Grits

This spicy shrimp and grits recipe includes green bell pepper, green onions, diced tomatoes with green chiles, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in grits, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in green onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook until they begin to firm.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 5

Stir shrimp mixture, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, and black pepper into grits; pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup Cheddar cheese.