Shrimp and cheesy bacon grits
ronalyn_alston
When it comes to shrimp and cheesy bacon grits who doesn’t love that delicious combination. These are one of my all-time favorites.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 2341 kcal
- 2 lb Jumbo shrimp deveined
- 6 Slices Thick bacon Chopped
- 1 Cup Grits not cooked
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tsp Salt To your liking
- 1 Tsp Pepper to your liking
- 1/2 Cup Parsley
- 1 Cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded to your liking
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic to your liking
- 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning to your liking
Cheese grits
In a pot pot set on medium-high, add in your water and buttermilk then bring to a boil
Next, add in your washed grits while stirring at the same time to avoid the grits from getting lumps
Place a lid over the grits and turn stove on low Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes
Occasionally stir grit to keep them from getting lumpy
Remove from the heat stir in sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and salt. Begin cooking bacon
Shrimp
Place stove on medium
In a pot add in a teaspoon of butter along with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
Add in your shrimp. Don’t overcrowd the pot with shrimp
Add creole seasoning and pepper
Cook shrimp until they become opaque or pink
Add in fresh chopped parsley
Add grits in a bowl then add the cheese, shrimp, parsley, and chopped bacon on top.
Calories: 2341kcalCarbohydrates: 159gProtein: 89gFat: 149gSaturated Fat: 63gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 314mgSodium: 5004mgPotassium: 1605mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4884IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 1466mgIron: 6mg
Keyword bacon grits, cheese grits, shrimp grits, shrimps and grits