Fajita-Style Shrimp and Grits

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Fajita-Style Shrimp and Grits

I combined two of my favorite dishes—fajitas and shrimp with cheesy grits—into this spicy one-dish meal. For more heat, use pepper jack cheese instead of a Mexican cheese blend. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Total

30 min

Serves

4 servings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat. Set aside.

  2. 02

    Slowly stir grits into boiling water. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; then stir in milk. Keep warm.

  3. 03

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender and pepper edges are slightly charred. Add salsa, orange juice and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Remove from heat.

  4. 04

    Spoon grits into serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories
561
Protein
33g
Carbs
55g
Fat
23g
Fiber
4g
Sodium
1324mg
Cholesterol
176mg

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