Classic Southern Shrimp and Grits
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Southern Shrimp and Grits
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Shrimp and Grits is a heavenly combination of shrimp and bacon with bell pepper and onion served over cheesy stone-ground grits.
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Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and halved lengthwise
- Juice of a lemon
- 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 4 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ¼ green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
For the cheese grits:
- ½ cup quick-cooking grits not instant
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- couple dashes garlic powder
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp with the lemon juice and Tabasco. Set aside while preparing the grits and sauce.
For the cheese grits:
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a smallish saucepan.
- Add the grits to the boiling water using a whisk. Using the whisk ensures that you don’t get lumps in your grits.
- Now cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer and cook the grits according to the package directions.
- When the grits are done, stir in the butter, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Next, add the grated cheddar and stir until well blended.
- Hold the finished grits over a very low heat until needed.
Finish making the shrimp and sauce:
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until brown but not yet crisp.
- Add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the scallions, sprinkle the flour over the mixture and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the stock or broth and salt. Cook for a minute or two until sauce is thickened.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook until shrimp are opaque – no more than three minutes!
- To serve – ladle a generous amount of grits into a shallow bowl and top with shrimp and sauce.
Notes
- Leftovers may be stored for about 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat carefully at 50% power in the microwave.
- For a richer finished dish, add a dash of heavy cream to the grits.
- Leftovers may be stored for about 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat carefully at 50% power in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
316mg
(105%)
Sodium
1868mg
(78%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
390mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1868mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 390mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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