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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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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.

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Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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