Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon Recipe

Name: Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced; PanSeared Grits, recipe above; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 10 to 12 ounces medium shrimp in the shell, washed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and julienned; 2 green jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and julienned; 1 bunch green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; Juice of 2 limes

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
PanSeared Grits, recipe above
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
10 to 12 ounces medium shrimp in the shell, washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
2 green jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
1 bunch green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Juice of 2 limes

1
Fry the bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
With slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the fat in the pan.
3
In the same skillet, sear the quartered grits over high heat until golden on both sides.
4
With a spatula, transfer to a platter.
5
Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
6
Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
7
Wipe the skillet clean and heat the olive oil over high heat.
8
Saute the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Toss in the jalapenos, green onion, garlic and reserved bacon and cook 1 minute longer.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
11
Scatter over the seared grits and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced, PanSeared Grits, recipe above, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon

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