Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled shrimp (, 1/2 pound); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; salt; cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons bacon grease; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 - 1 cup hot water or 3/4-1 cup stock (shrimp, chicken, or vegetable); hot, cooked grits (, , salted and buttered)

Servings: persons

1 cup peeled shrimp (, 1/2 pound)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt
cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons bacon grease
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 - 1 cup hot water or 3/4-1 cup stock (shrimp, chicken, or vegetable)
hot, cooked grits (, , salted and buttered)

1
Prepare grits according to package directions.
2
Add salt and butter to taste.
3
Set aside, but keep warm.
4
While the grits are cooking, start the shrimp.
5
In a bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne and set aside.
6
Heat the bacon grease in a skillet and saute the onion and pepper over medium heat until the onion begins to become transparent, about 10 min.
7
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 min, until the flour begins to brown.
8
Add the shrimp and about 3/4 c of water or stock, stirring constantly and turning the shrimp so that they cook evenly.
9
Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the gravy is uniformly smooth, thinning with a little extra water or stock if necessary.
10
Serve immediately over the grits.
11
(Reheat grits if necessary so they are hot).

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peeled shrimp (, 1/2 pound), 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, 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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