Average Rating: 0TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick-cooking grits
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 8 bacon strips, chopped
- 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- 1. In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley.
- 3. Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 560 calories, 34g fat (17g saturated fat), 215mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.