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: 3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon; 1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp; 1 cup thinly vertically sliced white onion; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground or crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup green onion strips

Servings: persons

3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon
1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
1 cup thinly vertically sliced white onion
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground or crushed red pepper
1/4 cup green onion strips

1
Combine milk, water, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer; gradually add grits, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
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While grits cook, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings; crumble bacon. Add shrimp to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove shrimp from pan. Add white onion to pan; saute 1 minute. Stir in bacon, tomatoes, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; saute 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, pepper sauce, and red pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are heated. Serve over grits; sprinkle with 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 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 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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