Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe
This Shrimp and Grits Recipe is easy and so comforting! Pile on the cheese in the grits and feel free to add more bacon!!!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 717kcal
Ingredients
for the shrimp-
- 5 slices hickory smoked bacon sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb. peeled & deveined shrimp small size; 51-60 ct.
- salt & pepper to taste
for the grits-
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups grits not quick cooking!!!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup real parmesan cheese grated
- salt & pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Start by cooking the grits- bring chicken broth to rolling boil in large pot. Whisk in grits, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the grits are cooking, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté bacon and onions together until bacon starts to crisp and onions have browned, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, shrimp, salt and pepper. Stir another 3 minutes until shrimp are bright pink and thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat.
- Finish grits by melting in butter and cheeses. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Spoon grits into bowl and top with shrimp mixture. Top with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 367mg | Sodium: 2553mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 27.5mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 4.1mg