Shrimp and Grits Breakfast

Creamy grits topped with seasoned shrimp, bacon, and a rich butter sauce.

Ingredients

• 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
• 4.00 cup water
• 1.00 tsp salt
• 3.00 tbsp butter
• 1.00 cup cheddar cheese
• 1.00 lb medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 4.00 slice bacon , chopped
• 1.00 small onion , diced
• 2.00 cup loves garlic , minced
• 1.00 tbsp lemon juice
• salt , pepper, and Cajun seasoning to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook grits in salted water according to package directions, about 20-25 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in 2 tbsp butter and cheddar cheese. Keep warm.

3. 3

   Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In bacon drippings sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning.

7. 7

   Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

8. 8

   Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp.

9. 9

   Serve shrimp mixture over cheesy grits and top with crumbled bacon.

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