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Stir-Fry Shrimp with Cheesy Grits
Ingredients
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2
red and/or yellow sweet peppers
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1/2
cup quick cooking hominy grits
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1/2
cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz.)
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1 1/2
pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
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1/2
teaspoon chili powder
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1/4
cup olive oil
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1
cup cilantro sprigs
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1
tablespoon cider vinegar
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Lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs, optional
Directions
1. Halve, seed, and coarsely chop peppers. In medium saucepan heat 1-34 cups water to boiling. Stir in grits and peppers. Return to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes, until most water is absorbed and grits are tender. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Cover; keep warm.
2. In bowl toss shrimp with chili powder. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
3. In food processor combine remaining oil, cilantro, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water. Drizzle over shrimp and grits. Serve with lemon and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Stir-Fry Shrimp with Cheesy Grits)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 385,
- Protein (gm) 29,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 21,
- Fat, total (gm) 21,
- Cholesterol (mg) 185,
- Saturated fat (gm) 5,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 10,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 3,
- Vitamin A (IU) 3304,
- Vitamin C (mg) 97,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 4,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 81,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 423,
- Potassium (mg) 394,
- Calcium (DV %) 172,
- Iron (DV %) 5,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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