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Shrimp & Grits
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe appeared on a Food TV network show. The recipe is courtesy of Martha Nesbit
Ingredients:
4 cups water
salt and pepper
1 cup stone-ground grits
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add salt and pepper.
3. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed about 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
5. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
6. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.
7. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink.
8. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic.
9. Saute for 3 minutes.
10. Spoon grits into a serving bowl.
11. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.
By RecipeOfHealth.com