Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 TSP salt
1/2 TSP pepper
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:


8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 TSP Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions:

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil.
Slowly stir in grits.
Reduce heat.
Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Set aside and keep warm.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 TSPs drippings.
Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink.
Stir in reserved bacon; heat through.
Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

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