Name: Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot. 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.

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Step 2

Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Saute for 3 minutes.
Step 5

Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

449 calories; protein 30g; carbohydrates 23.4g; fat 25.8g; cholesterol 188.7mg; sodium 704.8mg. Full Nutrition

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