Southern Shrimp and Grits

Southern Shrimp and Grits

Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen 4 Servings • 30 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
4 slice bacon
4 c. water
1 c. old-fashioned grits
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 lb. frozen peeled and deveined medium-sized uncooked shrimp, thawed
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. hot sauce
2 scallions, sliced

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil; stir in grits and salt, cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat to low, add cheese, and stir until melted.

3. Heat drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic to skillet. Saute 3 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, and scallions and heat 1 minute.

4. Spoon grits into a bowl, top with shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with bacon.

Recipe and Image from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen

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