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Shrimp and Grits

Very loosely based on something I saw Bobby Flay do on TV while traveling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Complete, Dinner
Cuisine: American Southern
Keyword: Grits, Seafood
Servings: 4
Author: Edwin Voskamp

Ingredients

Grits

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup grits stone-ground
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper fresh ground; to taste

Finish Grits

  • 3 tsbp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded

Shrimp

  • 1 lbs shrimp peeled, deveined

Fry Shrimp

  • ½ lbs bacon cut in bits

Finish Shrimp

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 cup scallions thinly sliced at an angle

Instructions

  • Clean, rinse shrimp, and pat dry.
    Clean and cut ingredients.
  • Bring water to a boil.
    Add grits, salt, and pepper.
    Cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.
    In grease, add shrimp.
    Fry until shrimp turn pink.
  • Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions, and garlic.
    Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.