Shrimp And Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined; 1 lemon, juice only; Tabasco sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups grits, quick cooking; 6 slices bacon; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
1 lemon, juice only
Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups grits, quick cooking
6 slices bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Combine shrimp with lemon juice and hot sauce to taste. Let sit.
2
Make grits according to box.
3
Fry bacon in large frying pan over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender (about 5 min).
4
Add scallions. Sprinkle with flour. Cook 5 minute.
5
Stir in stock and remaining salt. Cook 5 minute.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Finish grits buy stirring in butter and cheese. Season with hot sauce and salt. Cover to keep warm.
8
Return gravy to medium heat. Stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque (5 min.). Serve over grits immediately.

757

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined, 1 lemon, juice only, Tabasco sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Cheese Grits 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.

Shrimp And Cheese Grits

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