Bite Size Southern Shrimp and Grits Appetizer
Creamy and Savory Bite Size Southern Shrimp and Grit Appetizer! You won't believe how good these are! Get the recipe! You're Invited!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked "quick cooking" grits "AKA INSTANT GRITS"
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 block cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 24 medium shrimp peeled, tails on, deveined
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon old bay Seasoning more for garnish
- chives cut into 1/2 inch stems
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low, add in the grits, and stir occasionally until they become thick. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese. Keep warm.
- Cook the shrimp in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until pink. Remove from heat and toss with the Old Bay Seasoning and lemon juice.
- Pour the cream into grits and give it a stir.
- Fill each individual dish with a heaping tablespoon of grits.
- Add a dash of Old Bay Seasoning, a few sprigs of chives, and top with a shrimp.
Notes
Sparkle Tip! I picked tiny plastic square dishes and tiny plastic silver spoons for quick disposal since I was serving to a group of 25. I would absolutely recommend serving these in a pretty crystal cocktail cup for a smaller group and adding another spoon of grits.
Nutrition
Serving: 30servingsCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.2mg
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