Recipes/ Shrimp & Grits Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Shrimp & Grits Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Servings

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bell peppers, cut side up, on large microwave-safe plate. Heat in microwave oven on high 3 minutes or until slightly tender; transfer to rimmed baking pan, cut side up.

Step 2

In medium saucepan, heat 1½ cups broth and milk to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and whisk in grits. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly creamy, whisking occasionally; whisk in black pepper. Fill bell peppers with grits.

Step 3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, turning once. Top grits with shrimp and cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout.

Step 4

In same skillet, cook butter, Cajun seasoning and remaining ¼ cup broth 3 minutes or until reduced by half, whisking constantly. Drizzle peppers with broth mixture and sprinkle with green onion; serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Info

Approximate nutritional values per serving: 311 Calories, 13g Fat (5g Saturated), 159mg Cholesterol, 726mg Sodium, 25g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 21g Protein

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Ingredients

2 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1¾ cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup yellow corn grits 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if necessary 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 green onion, thinly sliced Cayenne pepper hot sauce (optional)