Sautéed Shrimp and Cheese Grits
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
6 Servings
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
Grits:
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup Jim Dandy Quick Grits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Shrimp:
1 cup diced bacon
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Garnish:
Sliced green onions
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Grits:
Bring chicken broth and milk to a boil in a large saucepan.
Stir in grits and salt; return to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened; stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 cup cheese. Keep warm.
Shrimp:
Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels; set aside.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the skillet.
Add shrimp and peppers; cook until vegetables are tender and shrimp turn pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season with hot pepper sauce. Stir in bacon.
Serve shrimp mixture over warm cheese grits. Garnish with green onions and cheese.
