Shrimp & Grits Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup quick grits
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
1/2 pound bacon diced
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon green pepper sauce or to taste
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Directions:To prepare grits:
Bring chicken broth and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits and salt. Return to boil. Cover and cook 5 minutes until thickened stirring occasionally. Stir in cheddar cheese. Keep warm.
To prepare shrimp:
Cook bacon in skillet until semi-crisp. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Add shrimp and 3/4 cup of green onion; cook until onions are tender and shrimp turn pink. With heat still on high, add 3 tablespoons of chicken broth and continue to cook until broth is reduced by half. Season with green pepper sauce. Serve shrimp mixture over warm cheese grits. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup chopped green onions and cheddar cheese. |
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Time:30 minutes |
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Notes: First had shrimp and grits while working in Clarksdale, MS. The restaurant was called "Rust.". Loved the dish and have searched high and low for a copycat recipe. This is the closest one I found.
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