Spicy Shrimp and Bacon Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; ½ cup grits, quick cooking; ½ cup white cheddar cheese, grated; heavy cream; 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; ¼ cup self rising flour; 1 lb shrimp, shelled & devein; 6 green onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons lime juice, to taste

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup water
½ cup grits, quick cooking
½ cup white cheddar cheese, grated
heavy cream
4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
¼ cup self rising flour
1 lb shrimp, shelled & devein
6 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons lime juice, to taste

1
In a medium saucepan, stir the grits and salt into the boiling milk/water mixture.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add white cheddar, grated and thin with a little cream, if too thick.
4
Fry the bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
5
With slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the fat in the pan.
6
Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne and flour in a bowl.
7
Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
8
Heat the bacon fat over high heat.
9
Saute the shrimp and garlic, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Toss in green onions and reserved bacon and cook 1 minute longer.
11
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
12
Spoon over pool of grits on oversized dinner plate.
13
Garnish perimeter of plate with cooked corn and pimento.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, ½ cup grits, quick cooking, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and Bacon 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.

Spicy Shrimp and Bacon

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