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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Shrimp and Grits Recipe, a quintessential Southern dish that brings together creamy cheddar grits and seasoned shrimp for a comforting meal. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with Cajun spices, fresh vegetables, and crispy turkey turkey bacon, all served over a bed of velvety grits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quick cooking grits
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices smoked turkey turkey turkey bacon
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook the grits: Boil water with salt, add grits gradually while stirring, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy. Stir in butter, heavy cream, and cheese.
  2. 2. Prepare turkey turkey bacon: Cook in a skillet until crispy; drain excess oil and chop.
  3. 3. Cook shrimp: Sauté shrimp with Cajun seasoning in the same skillet until opaque; set aside.
  4. 4. Sauté vegetables: In the skillet, cook red bell pepper until tender; add green onions and garlic briefly.
  5. 5. Combine ingredients: Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, shrimp, and turkey bacon to the skillet; heat through.
  6. 6. Serve: Spoon grits into bowls and top with the shrimp mixture.

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