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Shrimp and Grits

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A classic Southern dish featuring creamy, cheesy grits topped with savory shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce with bacon, garlic, and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in grits and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Stir butter and cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until melted and smooth. Keep warm.
  4. Add garlic to the bacon drippings in the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add shrimp, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, green onions, and cooked bacon. Cook for another minute to combine flavors.
  7. Serve shrimp mixture over the creamy grits. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra creaminess, use half-and-half instead of water when cooking grits. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level. Leftover shrimp and grits reheat well with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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