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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

A Southern classic dish combining creamy grits with flavorful shrimp.
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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 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Grits
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices Bacon, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits and cook until thickened.
  2. Stir in cheese and butter into the grits. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook shrimp until pink. Add garlic and lemon juice.
  5. Serve shrimp over grits and top with bacon.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Grits, Shrimp, Southern
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