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Shrimp and Grits with Cheese

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Southern
Shrimp and Grits with Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
1
Prepare the grits by following the package instructions until they reach a tender consistency.
2
Remove the cooked grits from the heat source and set them aside.
3
Next, prepare the shrimp by rinsing them under cold water and gently patting them dry with a paper towel.
4
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches an evenly browned state, approximately 10 minutes.
5
Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels and reserve the remaining grease in the skillet.
6
In the same skillet, cook the shrimp over medium heat until they start to turn opaque and change color, roughly 2 minutes.
7
Add the cooked bacon, chopped scallions, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the skillet.
8
Continue cooking until the shrimp have turned bright pink, approximately 3 minutes more.
9
Spoon the cooked grits into a serving bowl and combine them with the shrimp mixture.
10
Mix everything together until well incorporated, then serve the dish immediately.