Shrimp and Cheddar Grits with Bacon
Shrimp and Cheddar Grits with Bacon
Ingredients Serves 4
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- 4 cup water
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slice bacon, chopped
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Ready 40 min
- Bring water to a boil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add grits and cook until the water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheddar cheese.
- Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Add shrimp to the bacon grease and cook until the shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, parsley, green onion, and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
- Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Top with shrimp, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.
Recipe originally inspired by Food Network