I searched and searched for the perfect recipe. This is it! Not too difficult. No hard-to-find ingredients. Instant family favorite!
Shrimp & Grits
4 cups of water
1 cup grits (I use the 5 minute grits)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices bacon - crumbled
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 T. chopped parsley or 1 T. dried
1 cup chopped scallions (use green part also)
1 large clove garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper
Fry bacon. Cool and crumble. Set aside. Leave grease in pan to fry shrimp.
Prepare parsley, scallions, garlic and lemon juice. Set aside.
Bring water to a boil. Add salt & pepper. Add grits and cook according to directions. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese. Cover to keep warm.
Rinse shrimp and pat dry for easy browning. Add shrimp to hot bacon grease. Cook until just pink. Add lemon juice, bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute no more than 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour grits into serving dish. Spoon shrimp over top. Ready to serve. Enjoy!
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