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Ninja Foodi Shrimp and Grits plated

Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Paul SidoriakPaul Sidoriak
Shrimp and grits is comfort food at its best!
The creamy grits combine with sweet shrimp and other flavors to set off an explosion of flavors in your mouth that will warm your soul.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 2 people
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
  • ½ sweet onion finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup grits white corn, stone ground
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with bbq seasoning
  • Cook the shrimp in your air fryer at 400F for 6 min or until done flipping once and set aside
    Ninja Foodi Shrimp in crisp basket
  • Make the grits by sauteeing the peppers and onions in butter until the onions are translucent
  • Add the garlic and saute an additional 90 seconds
  • stir in the white cornmeal grits
  • add the water and slowly bring to a boil
  • cook the grits for 30 minutes stirring often
  • remove from the heat and add the cheese
  • stir the cheese making sure it melts
  • place hot grits in a bowl and top with the cooked shrimp
  • serve immediately
    shrimp and grits

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1307IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 4mg
Keyword air fryer, pressure cooker, shrimp, shrimp and grits
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