Classic Shrimp and Grits

Name: Classic Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 00:15:00
Cook time: 00:35:00
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound shrimp; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 stalks green onions; 1 cup grits; 4 slices bacon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Classic Shrimp and Grits is a beloved Southern dish that combines creamy, cheesy grits with succulent shrimp and crispy bacon. This recipe is perfect for a comforting meal that brings a taste of the South to your table.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serves

4 servings

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Equipment Needed

medium saucepan
large skillet
whisk
slotted spoon
paper towels

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Classic Shrimp and Grits

SouthernDinnerShrimp

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serves

4 servings

Difficulty

medium

Recipe Assistant

Hello! I can help modify this recipe. What changes would you like to make?

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

medium saucepan
large skillet
whisk
slotted spoon
paper towels

Classic Shrimp and Grits

Recipe Assistant

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Step 1: Cook grits until thick and creamy.

Step 2: Add butter and cheese to grits.

Step 3: Cook bacon until crispy.

Step 4: Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.

Step 5: Sauté garlic in butter.

Step 6: Combine shrimp with lemon juice and spices.

Step 7: Serve shrimp over grits with bacon and green onions.

Classic Shrimp and Grits

Recipe Assistant

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Step 1: Cook grits until thick and creamy.

Step 2: Add butter and cheese to grits.

Step 3: Cook bacon until crispy.

Step 4: Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.

Step 5: Sauté garlic in butter.

Step 6: Combine shrimp with lemon juice and spices.

Step 7: Serve shrimp over grits with bacon and green onions.

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