Description
A rich, comforting Southern dish combining creamy grits with sautéed shrimp and crispy bacon, infused with bold flavors of Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 slices turkey bacon (diced)
- ½ cup chopped white onions
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a pot of chicken broth to a boil.
- Stir in salt.
- Gradually add grits while stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Sauté diced turkey bacon in a separate pan until crispy; remove from pan.
- Cook onions in the same pan until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add shrimp to the pan, season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; simmer briefly before adding lemon juice.
- Serve creamy grits topped with shrimp mixture.
Notes
Use stone-ground grits for the best texture and flavor; customize seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg