Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth $; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 3/4 teaspoon salt $; 1 cup regular grits; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese $; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese $; 2 tablespoons butter $; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce $; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 3 bacon slices $; 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined $; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper $; 1/8 teaspoon salt $; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced $; 1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth $; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce $; Lemon wedges $

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth $
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon salt $
1 cup regular grits
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese $
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese $
2 tablespoons butter $
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce $
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 bacon slices $
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined $
1/4 teaspoon black pepper $
1/8 teaspoon salt $
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced $
1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth $
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce $
Lemon wedges $

1
Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients. Keep warm.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
3
Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and salt; dredge in flour.
4
Saute mushrooms in hot drippings in skillet 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions, and saute 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic, and saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are lightly brown. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, and cook 2 more minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.
5
Serve shrimp mixture over hot cheese grits. Top with crumbled bacon; serve with lemon wedges.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth $, 3/4 cup half-and-half, 3/4 teaspoon salt $, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And 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 Grits

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