Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Name: Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup stone-ground grits; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 cup thinly sliced scallions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 4 teaspoons lemon juice

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Cheesy grits and shrimp.

Recipe by Mr du

Published on December 11, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

4 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup stone-ground grits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, minced
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter. Cover and set aside.
Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until bright pink on the outside and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice; cook for 3 minutes.
Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449	Calories
26g	Fat
23g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 189mg	63%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 8mg	41%
Calcium 379mg	29%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 306mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.