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Shrimp and Grits Bake

Shrimp and Grits Bake is a true Southern classic that brings comfort and joy to any meal. With its creamy grits, savory shrimp, and rich flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup milk
  • 180 g 6 oz herbed cream cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 300 g 10 oz shrimps, peeled, de-veined
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • ⅔ cup uncooked grits
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven 190C/375F.
  • Place a skillet with olive oil onto a medium heat and saute onions and peppers for around 5-7 minutes, or until soft and golden. Add thyme leaves and garlic, mix and cook for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium white onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 thyme sprig
    vegetables being sautéed to make shrimp and grits bake
  • Add shrimps into the pan and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, make sure to drain any excess liquid if needed.
    300 g 10 oz shrimps, peeled, de-veined, salt and pepper to taste
    cooking shrimp and veggies together to make shrimp and grits bake
  • Heat up chicken stock and start slowly pouring in the grits, while whisking constantly. Pour in ½ cup of milk. Cook, following package directions.
    2 cups chicken stock, ⅔ cup uncooked grits, ½ cup milk
    ingredients being added to a saucepan to make shrimp and grits bake
  • Combine cooked grits with cream cheese and eggs. Stir in shrimp and vegetable mix.
    180 g 6 oz herbed cream cheese, 2 eggs
    ingredients being added to the sauce to make shrimp and grits bake
  • Transfer the mixture into a baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until completely set on the edges and slightly jiggly in the middle.
    final step of putting the filling in a baking dish to make shrimp and grits bake prior to baking
  • Let cool down for around 15-20 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1184IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bake, casserole, grits, shrimp
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