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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

A classic Southern dish that's comforting and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Shrimp and Grits

  • 1 cup grits quick-cooking
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and butter. Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet and toss to coat.
  5. Serve shrimp mixture over grits and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Grits, Shrimp, Southern
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