Spicy Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (do not use fat-free); 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits; 1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese; 5 bacon slices, chopped; 2 cups sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (4 to 5 ounces); 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 1/4 cups chopped plum tomatoes, divided; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (do not use fat-free)
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
5 bacon slices, chopped
2 cups sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (4 to 5 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 1/4 cups chopped plum tomatoes, divided
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

1
Bring water and milk to boil in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until grits are thick, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix in cheese; season with salt and pepper.
2
Meanwhile, saute bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and 1 1/2 cups tomatoes to drippings in skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 12 minutes. Add shrimp, hot sauce, and 3/4 cup tomatoes to skillet. Saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 4 minutes.
3
Spoon hot grits onto plates; top with shrimp and sauce.

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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: 6 cups water, 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (do not use fat-free), 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, 1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Shrimp And Grits

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