Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 4 slices bacon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup green onion, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced

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Recipe by Hippie2MARS

Oh, how I love Shrimp & Grits! These grits alone are TO DIE FOR!

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups water
2

teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2

tablespoons butter
¹⁄₂

cup quick-cooking grits
1

cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1

lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
1

teaspoon cajun seasoning
4

slices bacon
2

teaspoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄

cup green onion, sliced
1

garlic clove, minced

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a separate pan, bring water, bouillon, butter and grits to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, cover and set aside.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease (or butter, if you prefer not to cook with bacon grease) to a skillet over medium high heat.
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the bacon, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic and scallions are softened and the shrimp are done.
Serve the grits in bowl and top with the shrimp. Enjoy!

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