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Shrimp 'n Grits With Peas and Greens
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Shrimp 'n Grits With Peas and Greens
4 servings
25 minutes total (Active 25 minutes)
  • Prepare shrimp recipe through step 2 - 5 minutes
  • While bacon cooks, begin peas and greens recipe - 5 minutes
  • Complete both recipes and serve - 15 minutes
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    Shrimp 'n Grits

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
    • 3 cups water
    • 3 slices bacon
    • 1 (16-oz) bag frozen gumbo vegetable blend (okra, corn, peppers, onions, celery)
    • 12 oz peeled/deveined shrimp (thawed)
    • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic/onion (drained)
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
    • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

    Steps

    1. Place grits and water into microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes, stirring once.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Place bacon in pan (wash hands); cook 4-6 minutes or until crisp.
    3. Stir gumbo vegetables into bacon; cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients (except onions); cook 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Meanwhile, slice green onions.
    4. Stir grits before serving. Serve shrimp over grits; sprinkle with green onions.

    Peas and Greens

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 (15-oz) can seasoned field peas with snaps (drained)
    • 1 (14-oz) can seasoned collard greens (undrained)
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce

    Prep

    • Peel onion; slice one half of the onion.

    Steps

    1. Preheat medium saucepan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place all ingredients in pan; bring to a boil.
    2. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve.

    Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with a crusty baguette and banana pudding.
  • Use scissors to cut the bacon directly into the sauté pan; it speeds up the cook time and saves on cleanup.
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    Shrimp 'n Grits

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 660, Total Fat 36g, Chol 220mg, Sodium 1190mg, Total Carb 58g, Fiber 6g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 30%, Iron 15%

    Peas and Greens

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 80, Total Fat 1g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 760mg, Total Carb 14g, Fiber 4g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 40%, Iron 8%