Lump Crab Garlic Cheese Grits Recipe

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Lump Crab Garlic Cheese Grits
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  1. Grits:.
  2. Melt 2 Tbs unsalted butter in skillet.
  3. Add 6 cloves minced garlic and saute until garlic is barely soft-do not burn.
  4. In a heavy saucepan heat 4 cups water and 1/2 cup heavy cream but do not boil.
  5. Slowly add 1 cup grits and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring constantly.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer, stiring often for 15-20 minutes or until thick.
  7. Add 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese and sauteed garlic and stir until cheese melts.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, hot sauce.
  9. Crab Topping:.
  10. In a large saute pan, melt 1 stick unsalted butter over medium heat. Just as butter begins to sizzle, add 1 large leek cut in 1/4 inch slices.
  11. Add 1/2 cup coarsely copped green bell pepper and 1/2 cup coarsley chopped yellow bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  12. Add 1 large peeled, chopped tomato and cook for 2 more minutes.
  13. Add 3/4 cup good white wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoons black pepper. Mix well and cover.
  14. When liquid is bubbling, gently add 1 Lb. crabmeat. Shake the pan rather than stirring to avoid breaking crab lumps. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until nixture is bubbling and crab is warm.
  15. Add 1 large handful of fresh basil leaves, cut into slices and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese.
  16. Cook for 1 minute and serve immediately over grits.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 656.11 Kcal (2747 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.45g 65%
Cholesterol 163.19mg 54%
Sodium 1581.3mg 66%
Potassium 244.19mg 5%
Total Carbs 30.9g 10%
Sugars 3.52g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.45g 10%
Protein 33.82g 68%
Vitamin C 40.9mg 68%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 40.5mg 225%
Calcium 629.1mg 63%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.24 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.86g 65%
Cholesterol 45.58mg 54%
Sodium 441.64mg 66%
Potassium 68.2mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.63g 10%
Sugars 0.98g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 10%
Protein 9.44g 68%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 60%
Iron 11.3mg 225%
Calcium 175.7mg 63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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