W.& S. Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Name: W.& S. Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved; 1/3 lb white button mushrooms, sliced; 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 4 cups grits; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved
1/3 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
4 cups grits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1
Prepare grits according to directions.
2
When done add cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
3
Pat shrimp dry and put in shallow bowl.
4
Season with salt and pepper and toss with flour to coat evenly.
5
In fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp of bacon fat.
6
Working in batches, brown shrimp until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
7
Transfer to plate.
8
Return pan to medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs of bacon fat.
9
Add mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
10
Add shrimp and accumulated juices, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice and Tabasco.
11
Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque, 2-3 minutes.
12
Divide prepared grits into 6 bowls, top with shrimp mixture.
13
Serve at once and ENJOY.

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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: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved, and more.

Yes, W.& S. Shrimp & 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.

W.& S. Shrimp & Grits

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