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; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 4 slices bacon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup green onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
4 slices bacon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced

1
Cook bacon, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2
In a separate pan, bring water, bouillon, butter and grits to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 7 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, cover and set aside.
5
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease (or butter, if you prefer not to cook with bacon grease) to a skillet over medium high heat.
6
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
7
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side.
8
Reduce the heat to medium and add the bacon, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
9
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic and scallions are softened and the shrimp are done.
10
Serve the grits in bowl and top with the shrimp. Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits, 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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