Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3/4 c white hominy quick grits, unprepared1/8 tsp black pepper2 tbsp butter1.5 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese12 oz medium raw shrimp (about 24 shrimp), peeled and cleaned4 slices center-cut bacon, diced4 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 large garlic clove, minced1 med. red bell pepper, diced1 c scallions (about 5 large), thinly sliced, white and green parts
1. Prepare grits according to package directions using water only (no salt, pepper or butter). Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper, butter and cheese. Keep covered until ready to serve.
2. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large, non-stick skillet until browned and crisp, then remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat; add shrimp to the skillet and saute over medium heat until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Add to the pan the lemon juice, garlic bell pepper and green onions, and garlic; saute for one minute. Stir in the shrimp and remove from heat.
3. Spoon a cup of grits into each of 4 dinner bowl; top with shrimp mixture (about 6 shrimp each) and sprinkle with chopped bacon.
Serving Size: Serves 4
2. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large, non-stick skillet until browned and crisp, then remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat; add shrimp to the skillet and saute over medium heat until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Add to the pan the lemon juice, garlic bell pepper and green onions, and garlic; saute for one minute. Stir in the shrimp and remove from heat.
3. Spoon a cup of grits into each of 4 dinner bowl; top with shrimp mixture (about 6 shrimp each) and sprinkle with chopped bacon.
Serving Size: Serves 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 439.1
- Total Fat: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 189.7 mg
- Sodium: 522.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 31.7 g
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