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title: Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-and-cheddar-grits-588babbf7d69bf60b637d582
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Milk
tags:
  - Eat First
  - Gluten Free
  - Spicy
  - Contains shellfish
  - Southern
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 10.3k
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Buttery cheddar grits paired with savory shrimp and fresh greens
  - theme: Convenience
    text: Quick and easy to prepare for a satisfying weeknight dinner
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-and-cheddar-grits.avif"
---
@shrimp{8%oz}
@collard greens{1%bunch}
@grape tomatoes{1%cup}
@chili flakes{1%tsp}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@grits{1%cup}
@milk{1%cup}
@cheddar cheese{1%cup}
@vegetable oil{2%tbsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@pepper{1%tsp}
@water{1½%cup}

In a #medium pot{}, bring water, milk, and a pinch of salt to a gentle boil. Once boiling, slowly pour in grits while whisking to combine. Return to a boil, cover, and lower heat, reducing to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until grits are tender and creamy, ~{10%minutes}. -- TIP: If grits become stiff, add a splash of water.

Wash and dry all produce. Remove and discard tough ribs and stems from collard greens. Roughly chop leaves. Mince garlic. Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise.

Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a #large pan{} over high heat. Add collard greens and cook until slightly softened, ~{5%minutes}, tossing. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.

Lower heat under same pan to medium-high, then add tomatoes and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Cook until tomatoes are starting to blister, ~{4%minutes}, tossing frequently. Set aside with collard greens.

Heat another drizzle of vegetable oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper and a pinch of chili flakes (to taste). Add to pan and cook until opaque, ~{5%minutes}, tossing. Return collard greens and tomatoes to pan. Toss until warmed through.

Add cheddar cheese and butter to grits and stir until melted. Season generously with salt and pepper. Divide grits between plates, then top with shrimp, collard greens, and tomatoes.