Shrimp and Grits
Creamy, cheesy, and buttery grits are topped with tender shrimp and salty bacon in this easy weekday dinner recipe.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 541kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup quick cooking grits not instant
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic clove minced
- 6 slices bacon crumbled
- green onions optional
Instructions
- Boil shrimp 90 seconds to 1 minute or until done. (Perfectly cooked shrimp curl to form a 'C'. Overcooked shrimp form an 'O'.) peel, sprinkle with red pepper and paprika and set aside.
- Cook bacon then chop.
- Bring broth, cream, butter and the salt to a boil.
- Stir in the grits and reduce heat to medium.
- Cook, whisking 7 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and garlic, cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
- Spoon the grits into bowls and top with shrimp, bacon, and green onions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 1751mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 3mg
