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SHRIMP AND CHEESY GRITS WITH BACON



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Lowcountry style shrimp and grits at its best!

Provided by Diane

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
¾ cup quick-cooking grits
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped raw bacon
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and evaporated milk to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits and salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer grits until thick, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet and cook and stir shrimp, green bell pepper, and onion in bacon drippings until shrimp are bright pink and no longer translucent inside and green pepper is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir bacon into shrimp mixture.
  • Spread grits into a serving dish, top with shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 248.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1119.5 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

SHRIMP 'N BACON GRITS



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Looking for an easy shrimp recipe? This Shrimp 'n Bacon Grits from Delish.com is the best!

Categories     shrimp     grits     southern     lowcountry     comfort food

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 c. water
kosher salt
1 c. quick-cooking grits
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/4" slices
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
Freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups broth and water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and slowly pour in grits while stirring to keep smooth. Cook according to package instructions, then stir in 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until brown. Place bacon on a plate and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Cook onions and garlic over medium heat until softened, 4 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup broth, bring to a boil, and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir until shrimp are pink and cooked through, then turn off heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and green onions.
  • Serve shrimp over grits with a spoonful of sauce. Top with crumbled bacon and green onions.

SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Bobby Flay takes Southern-style Shrimp and Grits to the next level by adding sharp cheddar, bacon and lime juice in this easy recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 cup stone-ground grits
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 large clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS



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A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company's coming. It's down-home comfort food at its finest. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 241mg cholesterol, Sodium 1845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

SHRIMP, BACON, AND GRITS



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This Southern cooking classic is rich, creamy, savory, and as spicy as you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup coarse grits
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, plus more for serving
2 slices bacon
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 4 1/2 cups water with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy, about 30 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper sauce.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel; let cool, then crumble.
  • Add half the shrimp to the rendered fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning, until pink and opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Serve grits with shrimp and crumbled bacon on top. Season with additional pepper sauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g

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