Shrimp and cheesy grits with bacon
Shrimp and cheesy grits with bacon

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Season shrimp with oregano and paprika then add shrimp, green onions, and garlic to skillet. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter.

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To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook shrimp and cheesy grits with bacon using 12 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Shrimp and cheesy grits with bacon:
  1. Get 3 cups water
  2. Get 1 cup whole milk
  3. Make ready 2-3 Tablespoons butter
  4. Take 1 cup roasted maize rava/grits
  5. Prepare to taste salt and cracked black pepper
  6. Take 2 handfuls shredded cheddar cheese
  7. Prepare chopped crispy bacon
  8. Take 500-1 kg peeled and deveined shrimp
  9. Prepare 1 chopped medium onion
  10. Make ready 3 Tablespoons chopped red pepper
  11. Take 3 cloves minced garlic
  12. Get 1/2 cup chopped green onions/scallions

This dish comes together quite quickly and is a family and friend favorite. For shrimp: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. This quick and easy shrimp and grits recipe will wow your family as a weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party. The vein of the shrimp runs along the back of the shrimp, just below the surface, and is actually the digestive tract.

Instructions to make Shrimp and cheesy grits with bacon:
  1. Bring the water, butter, and milk to a boil.
  2. Stir in your maize/grits and turn down the temperature to medium low.
  3. Add your salt and pepper to taste stirring until it absorbs the water for 10-15 minutes. If it's too thick add water or milk it will look like porridge.
  4. Remove the grits and stir in your cheese. (set aside covered)
  5. On medium heat cook the bacon until crispy. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
  6. On medium heat add onions, red peppers and garlic in the bacon grease and cook until soft.
  7. Add in your shrimp with seasonings and stir until the shrimp turns pink. Try not to overcook the shrimp or they become rubbery.
  8. Place the grits in a bowl or plate and pour the shrimp mixture on top. Garnished with green onions and bacon.
  9. Enjoy!
  10. Recipe notes: Use any cheese you like. Add in your own seasonings to taste. For a creamier texture use milk instead of water.

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