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Shrimp and grits served in a bowl topped with fresh parsley.
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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits! A southern classic. Flavorful and hearty shrimp with bacon served over creamy, cheesy grits. Quick and easy this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

Ingredients

Cheese Grits

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound raw medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice approximately 1/2 regular lemon

Optional Garnish

  • green onion
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken broth and milk in a medium size saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the salt. 
  • Add the grits. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir. Continue to let the grits cook over low heat while stirring for another 3-4 minutes. Grits should have a tender texture. 
  • Turn off the heat. Add in the butter and shredded cheese, stir in the butter and cheese until melted. 
  • Cover the grits to keep warm and prepare the shrimp. 
  • Cook the bacon in a medium size skillet over medium heat. Remove the bacon once cooked through and to desired crispness. 
  • Add the shrimp to the bacon grease, still cooking medium/low heat, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes, then turn to cook the other side. 
  • Cook shrimp for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add in the cajun seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Crumble the cooked bacon, return to the skillet. Stir. 
  • Once shrimp is no longer translucent and cooked through (total cook time for shrimp is about 4-6 minutes)
  • Serve shrimp over the cheese grits. Serve immediately. 

Notes

If you don't have cajun seasoning on hand you can make your own blend. Here's a recipe!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g