Shrimp and Herb-Cheese Grits
Buttery Asparagus
Ingredients
- ¾ cup quick-cooking grits
- ½ (6.5-oz) pkg garlic-herb spreadable cheese
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ plus ⅛ tsp pepper, divided
- 2 slices center cut bacon
- 1 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp white wine
Instructions
- Cook grits according to package directions; stir in cheese, ⅛ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper until blended.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
- Sprinkle shrimp with ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook shrimp in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- Sauté garlic in skillet just until fragrant. Stir in broth and wine, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add shrimp and bacon to skillet; toss. Serve over grits.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg asparagus
- ½ Tbsp butter
- ⅛ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook asparagus according to package directions; toss with butter and salt.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
411
|
40
|
451
|
| Fat (g) | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| Carb (g) | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 642 | 114 | 756 |
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