Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Fajita-Style Shrimp & Grits Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 TBSPs fajita seasoning mix
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 TBSPs 2% milk
2 TBSPs canola oil
3 medium sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch strips
1 jar (15-1/2 to 16 ounces) chunky medium salsa
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plus 1 TBSP fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Recipe Instructions:

Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat.
Set aside.

Slowly stir grits into boiling water.
Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cheese until melted; stir in milk.
Keep warm.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender and pepper edges are slightly charred.
Add salsa, orange juice and shrimp.
Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.
Remove from heat.

Spoon grits into serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

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