Description
Shrimp and Grits. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (160g) old-fashioned grits
- 4 cups (960ml) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar
- 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup (120ml) broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Simmer the grits in salted water until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cheddar.
- Season the shrimp. Sear them in butter 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set them aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet for 20 seconds, then broth and lemon. Simmer 1 minute.
- Return the shrimp. Serve over the grits with bacon.
Notes
Old-fashioned grits, not instant. Instant grits turn gluey under the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern