Shrimp and Grits

Gulf shrimp in a rich bacon and tomato sauce served over creamy stone-ground grits.

Ingredients

• 1.00 lb large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
• 4.00 cup water
• 1.00 tsp salt
• 3.00 tbsp butter
• 1.00 cup cheddar cheese
• 4.00 slice bacon , chopped
• 1.00 small onion , diced
• 1.00 g reen bell pepper , diced
• 3.00 cup loves garlic , minced
• 1.00 cup chicken broth
• 1.00 tbsp lemon juice
• cajun seasoning
• green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook grits in salted water 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy.

2. 2

   Stir in 2 tbsp butter and cheddar cheese.

3. 3

   Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings.

5. 5

   Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning.

7. 7

   Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.

8. 8

   Add broth and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve shrimp over cheesy grits garnished with bacon and green onions.

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