Southern Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Southern Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp; 2 bacon slices, chopped; 1 cup frozen chopped onion; 1/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided; 5 cups water; 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside.
2
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp mixture, broth, and 1/4 cup green onions; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
3
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and salt. Serve shrimp mixture over grits; sprinkle with cheese and remaining green onions.

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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 fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco), 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp, 2 bacon slices, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Shrimp And Grits

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