SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

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The gravy can be made vegetarian by replacing chicken stock with veggie stock and leaving out the bacon.

Provided by Chef shewmake

Categories Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
1 lemon, juice only
Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups grits, quick cooking
6 slices bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Combine shrimp with lemon juice and hot sauce to taste. Let sit.
Make grits according to box.
Fry bacon in large frying pan over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender (about 5 min).
Add scallions. Sprinkle with flour. Cook 5 minute.
Stir in stock and remaining salt. Cook 5 minute.
Remove from heat.
Finish grits buy stirring in butter and cheese. Season with hot sauce and salt. Cover to keep warm.
Return gravy to medium heat. Stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque (5 min.). Serve over grits immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 269.8, Sodium 2253.2, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 38.8

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