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Cheesy Grits with Shrimp

This Southern dish is always a popular choice. If you’re a fan of seafood, enjoy this classic low country cuisine from the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup stone-ground old-fashioned grits
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 large clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits, cover with a lid, and cook until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.