shrimp and grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: ## CHEESY GRITS; 4 cup(s) water; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) quick cooking grits; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ## SHRIMP; 6 slice(s) smoked bacon; 1 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 - red bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 - green onions, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 cup(s) low sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 29, 2024

This delectable New Orleans-style shrimp and grits recipe will leave you licking your plate and longing for more. The shrimp are skillet-cooked with Cajun seasoning, red pepper, green onions, crisp bacon, and garlic, and spooned over a bed of creamy, cheesy cheddar grits.

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These delectable southern-style Shrimp and Grits are cooked with creole seasoning, red pepper, green onions, crisp bacon, and garlic over a bed of creamy cheddar grits.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

CHEESY GRITS
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick cooking grits
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
SHRIMP
6 slices smoked bacon
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 - red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 - green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

How To Make shrimp and grits

Step 1

To make the cheesy grits, bring the water to a boil; add the salt and slowly add the grits. Cover and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter, cream, and cheddar cheese.

Step 2

To make the shrimp, cook the bacon until crispy in a large skillet over medium heat. Place on paper towels to drain; reserving bacon grease. Coarsely chop bacon once cooled. Add shrimp to bacon grease over medium heat. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper. Flip the shrimp after one minute, and cook for an additional minute. Remove to a plate.
Step 3

Add vegetable oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper and cook until slightly tender; 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add green onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the skillet, and stir. Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet and heat for 1 minute.
Step 4

Spoon the cheesy grits into a bowl and add the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.
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