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Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

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55 min

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

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Time

55 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

449

Rating

4.00★ (18)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Cheesy grits and shrimp.

Ingredients

  • water: 4 cups
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • stone-ground grits: 1 cup
  • sharp Cheddar cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
  • butter: 3 Tbsp
  • shrimp: 1 pound (peeled and deveined)
  • slices bacon: 6 piece (chopped)
  • scallions: 1 cup (thinly sliced)
  • fresh parsley: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • clove garlic: 1 piece (minced)
  • lemon juice: 4 tsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter. Cover and set aside.
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  2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
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  3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
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  4. Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until bright pink on the outside and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice; cook for 3 minutes.
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  5. Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.
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