Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup stone-ground grits

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

3 tablespoons butter

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

Grits a Ya Ya

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter.

Step 2

Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 4

Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon scallions parsley garlic and lemon juice. Saute for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 448.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30g 60%

Carbohydrates: 23.4g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 25.8g 40%

Saturated Fat: 14.8g 74%

Cholesterol: 188.7mg 63%

Vitamin A Iu: 1054IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.9mg 77%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 8.1mg 14%

Folate: 77.9mcg 20%

Calcium: 378.5mg 38%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 49.2mg 18%

Potassium: 305.9mg 9%

Sodium: 704.8mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 232.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.