The Best Shrimp and Grits You’ll Ever Make

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is lower in calories and nutritious; canned tuna is often more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein; milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds flavor; processed cheese is often cheaper.

Bring 3 cups of chicken stock to a boil in a pot.

Add milk once boiling and then stir in 1 cup of stone ground grits.

Simmer grits for about 30 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps.

Prepare shrimp by seasoning with paprika and black pepper, then let marinate.

Dice green bell pepper and onion for later use.

Grate about 1 cup of smoked gouda cheese to mix into the grits after they are cooked.

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