Shrimp and Creamy Cheesy Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Creamy Cheesy Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices Bacon; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1/2 cups Yellow Corn Grits; 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; 1/2 pounds Deveined And Shelled Shrimp; 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

2 slices Bacon
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cups Yellow Corn Grits
2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 pinch Salt And Pepper
1/2 pounds Deveined And Shelled Shrimp
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1
In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from skillet, roughly chop it and set aside.
3
Wipe skillet clean and set aside to use later for the shrimp.
4
In a medium to large saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil then add grits and reduce heat to low.
5
Cover and let grits simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
When grits have absorbed the liquid add cream cheese, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Stir mixture well, cover and remove from heat.
8
Place shrimp in a large plastic bag or mixing bowl.
9
Add Old Bay, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and smoked paprika and toss until shrimp is coated.
10
Heat olive oil in the skillet you used for the bacon, over medium high heat.
11
Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and tender.
12
Immediately remove shrimp from heat.
13
To assemble the shrimp and grits add a heaping serving of grits to two shallow bowls.
14
Top with shrimp, chopped green onions, chopped bacon and additional pepper.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Bacon, 2 cups Chicken Broth, 1/2 cups Yellow Corn Grits, 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Creamy Cheesy 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 Creamy Cheesy Grits

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