Shrimp and Grits
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Occasion | Casual Party |
| Region | American |
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 1/2 stick butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup aged sharp cheddar (grated)
- 1 cup jack cheese (grated)
- 1lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 thick slices smoked bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 red pepper (diced)
- 3 scallions (sliced thin on the bias)
- 1 clove garlic (minced2)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 Medium lemon (juiced)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 Bring stock to a simmer, and slowly add grits to hot stock, stirring as you go Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally | |
| Step 2 | |
 When grits have finished cooking they will be creamy and all the stock will have been absorbed Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and cheese Cover and set aside | |
| Step 3 | |
 While grits are cooking, fry bacon over medium high heat in a large pan, when brown and crisp, remove and drain on paper towels, leave bacon fat in pan Add peppers and garlic to pan and saute until fragrant Add shrimp and cook until pink, add scallions, bacon and lemon juice to pan, stir well | |
| Step 4 | |
 Put grits into serving bowl, and top with shrimp mixture, top with chopped parsley and serve | |