Southern Style Shrimp and Grits: Comfort Food with a Twist

Southern Style Shrimp and Grits is a comforting dish with creamy grits, succulent shrimp, and a delicious bacon-infused sauce, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cloves Garlic minced

For the Grits

1 cup Grits stone-ground preferred
4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
2 tbsp Butter or olive oil

For the Bacon Sauce

4 slices Bacon chopped
1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
1 unit Lemon squeezed for juice

Equipment

Saucepan
skillet
Mixing Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually stir in stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until creamy.
In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and leave drippings in the pan.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Then add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
Stir in the reserved crispy bacon and any additional broth if sauce appears too thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Spoon the creamy grits into bowls, top with the shrimp and bacon mixture, and finish with lemon juice and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh shrimp and cook the grits slowly to achieve a creamy texture. Adjust spice levels to taste and add garnishes for flavor.

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