Southern Shrimp and Grits

Paul Rybak
Paul Rybak @cook_24799189
Western NC Mountains

From www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southern-shrimp-and-grits/ reduced to 2 servings. I didn't use Cajun seasoning nor green onions. I was out of Cheddar Cheese and substituted Aged Havarti and we liked it better. Also, I screwed up and put the garlic in the grits, but tasted great!

Southern Shrimp and Grits

From www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southern-shrimp-and-grits/ reduced to 2 servings. I didn't use Cajun seasoning nor green onions. I was out of Cheddar Cheese and substituted Aged Havarti and we liked it better. Also, I screwed up and put the garlic in the grits, but tasted great!

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Ingredients

1/2 hours
2 servings
  1. 2 cupsmilk
  2. 3 Tbsbutter, cubed
  3. 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  4. 1/3 teaspoonpepper
  5. 1/2 cupuncooked old-fashioned grits Please, no instant grits!
  6. 1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese. I used Aged Havarti
  7. SHRIMP:
  8. 4thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
  9. 1/2 pounduncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  10. 2garlic cloves, minced

Cooking Instructions

1/2 hours
  1. 1

    In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, bring the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly stir in grits.. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted then stir in the bacon, or sprinkle on top when served. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Saute the shrimp, garlic, and seasoning in drippings on medium-hot until shrimp turn pink. Don't overcook.

  4. 4

    Put the grits on a plate and either serve the shrimp on the side or on top of the grits.

  5. 5

    I served it with Chardonnay

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Retired at age 55 and enjoying the mountains. I'm now 72, married for 50 years. :) I love to cook but I don't care if ingredients are Organic nor GMO, Gluten-free, low calorie, or low Cholesterol! And Never use low/no-Fat as I enjoy good food. I never take procedural pictures as most cooks know how to boil water and stir sauces.
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