savory shrimp and grits

Name: Savory Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) quick cooking grits; 1 pound(s) shrimp shelled; 1 cup(s) sun dried tomatoes; 1 cup(s) spinach, fresh; 3 cup(s) chicken stock; 3 tablespoon(s) heavy cream; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 4 slice(s) bacon cut up; black pepper; 3 scallions 2 for cooking 1 as garnish; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) old bay seasoning

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Darla Hill

SOUTH EUCLID, OH

Updated on Apr 14, 2020

My family loves seafood. I usually would go to Whole Foods and enjoy a bowl Of shrimp and grits at their food counter which is now closed. Every ingredient works well together in this delicious dish. It is a must try that you will come back too over and over again.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking grits
1 pound shrimp shelled
1 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 cup spinach, fresh
3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
4 slices bacon cut up
black pepper
3 scallions 2 for cooking 1 as garnish
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning

How To Make savory shrimp and grits

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil.

Step 2

Whisk in the grits and cook over moderately high heat, stirring vigorously at first to eliminate lumps. Cook until thickened and the grains are tender- about 4 - 5 minutes total. Add the cream, butter and gently stir. Cover and remove from heat.
Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 4 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet and re-heat.
Step 4

Sprinkle old bay and black pepper all over the shrimp and then add to the hot skillet and cook until curled and pink. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, spinach, scallions, paprika, Worcestershire, and lemon juice.
Step 5

Crumble the bacon into slightly smaller pieces, set aside. Spoon the warm grits into a bowl and top with a quarter of the shrimp mixture. Garnish with bacon and reserved scallions. Enjoy!
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