Recipe

Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 8 months, 3 weeks ago From Nick Kindelsperger at seriouseats, even a "no grits" person like me loves this! Prep:10m Cook:40m Servings:4	Lacrenshaw
	garlic onion grits cheddar bacon shrimp

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups milk

3 cups water

1 cup grits

1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, finely grated

8 ounces bacon, chopped

20 medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 cup scallions, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Add butter and olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat.

When butter has melted add the onion and cook until soft.

Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Turn heat to high and pour in the milk and water.

Bring to a boil and slowly whisk in the grits.

Turn heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes.

When done, dump in the cheese and stir until it melts.

Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Put bacon in a large skillet set over medium high heat.

Cook until golden brown and crisp.

Drain to paper towels.

Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the oil.

Set skillet back over medium high heat.

When nearly smoking, add shrimp.

Cook until pink, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Scoop some of the cheese grits into a bowl.

Top with shrimp, bacon and scallions.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Comments

midgelet 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Looks fabulous and I like grits too!

juels 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I love this type of meals! Huge comfort food for me! 5 forks and a beauty flag!

gagagrits 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
My oh my shrimp,bacon, cheese and grits, this sounds so delightful. I love grits and this is just up my alley..:)

lacrenshaw 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Thank you all for your forks! Midge, I hope you enjoy this one. It does, indeed, seems like a good one for you. Yes, julia, once again a one-pot meal with BACON. Thanks for the flag! And my ga... how did I know you would adore this? lol I'm going to visit your alley one day. just you wait and see! Thanks, friends.
Lorraine

joe1155 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
A killer recipe! Wonderful.

debbie919 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Kudos! And a 5 too!

bluewaterandsand 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
We love grits and bacon at my house so this will be a hit. Sounds great!

lacrenshaw 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
And here I never thought grits were that popular! Seems I was sorely mistaken. Thanks for all the fives joe, debbie and teresa. And please enjoy!
Lorraine

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