Description
Delicious and comforting Shrimp and Grits recipe that combines creamy white cheddar grits with savory shrimp and a touch of bacon. A classic Southern dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Grits:
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup stone-ground white grits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
Shrimp:
- 4 thick slices bacon
- 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon, about 1 to 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy. Remove and chop. Pour off excess fat.
- Cook the grits: Boil water, add salt, then slowly stir in grits. Simmer for 35 minutes.
- Chop the shrimp: Reserve some whole shrimp, chop the rest.
- Sauté the vegetables, bacon, and shrimp: Sauté onion, pepper, bacon, garlic, and shrimp. Add stock and cook.
- Add the cheese and butter to the grits: Stir in cheddar cheese and butter.
- Serve: Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp mixture. Garnish with green onions, parsley, and lemon juice.
