Cheesy Shrimp On Grits - Crock Pot Recipe

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely sliced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped, divided
• 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1 1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned
• 5 1/3 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking grits
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup whipping cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

• 1 coat 4 1/2 qt crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. add bell peppers, celery, all but 1/2 cup of green onions, butter, seafood seasoning, and red pepper. cover and cook on low 4 hrs or on high 2 hours.
• 2 turn crock pot to high. add shrimp. cover. cook 15 minutes longer. meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. add grits and cook according to package.
• 3 stir in cheese, cream and remaining 1/2 cup green onions. cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese has melted. serve over grits.
• 4 variation: also delicious served over polenta.