Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups chicken stock
1 cup grits , freshly ground if possible
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb butter
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tbsp basil, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
5 oz belle chevre goat cheese
black pepper , 7 turns of the pepper mill
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 dozen shrimp

Directions:

Add stock to a medium saucepan or large skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the grits and continue to stir for approximately 4 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add cream as needed to keep the grits moist.
Place shrimp in a large ziplock bag with the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Make sure the spices are mixed well and coating the shrimp, then place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
After the 20 minutes are up, add butter, goat cheese, parsley and basil to the grits. Stir and add salt and pepper.
Heat a saute pan to medium high heat. In a little butter, add shrimp (including the marinating mixture) and saute for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and form a C . Do not overcook the shrimp!
To serve, spoon grits onto a serving plate, and add 4 shrimp and some liquid from the saute pan on top of the grits.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	648.43 Kcal (2715 kJ)
Calories from fat	420.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.71g	72%
Cholesterol	132.44mg	44%
Sodium	739.86mg	31%
Potassium	306.27mg	7%
Total Carbs	40.5g	13%
Sugars	4.08g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	17.26g	35%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	146.1mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.82 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.02g	72%
Cholesterol	34.07mg	44%
Sodium	190.34mg	31%
Potassium	78.8mg	7%
Total Carbs	10.42g	13%
Sugars	1.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	9%
Protein	4.44g	35%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	37.6mg	15%

* 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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