Shrimp And Grits -- Southern Style Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits -- Southern Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tabasco); 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup green pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup green onion, sliced and divided; 5 cups water; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tabasco)
2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup green onion, sliced and divided
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
Combine lemon juice, hot sauce and raw shrimp. Set aside.
2
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. (While bacon is cooking bring 5 cups water to a boil in a separate saucepan for grits.) To the skillet add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to dripping and bacon pieces; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in shrimp mixture, broth and 1/4 cup green onions. Cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
4
While shrimp are cooking, add quick cooking grits to boiling water, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter, salt and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
5
To serve, pour grits in shallow bowl. Heap shrimp on top of your serving of grits with remaining cheese and green onions.

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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: 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tabasco), 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, 3 slices bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Grits -- Southern Style 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 -- Southern Style

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