Classic Shrimp and Grits

Name: Classic Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup grits; 4 cups water; 1 lb shrimp; 4 pieces bacon; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic cloves; 0.5 cup green onions; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup cheddar cheese

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Raja Singh

Time

45 minutes

Servings

Calories

450

A Southern staple featuring creamy grits topped with spicy sautéed shrimp and a hint of garlic, perfect for a leisurely brunch.

450

cal

32.8g

protein

33.7g

carbs

20.5g

fat

Ingredients (11)

Directions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a pot and whisk in the grits, cooking until thick and creamy.
Step 2
In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside, leaving grease.
Step 3
Add shrimp, minced garlic, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to the skillet; cook until shrimp are pink.
Step 4
Stir butter into grits and season with salt; add cheese and mix until melted.
Step 5
Serve the grits topped with shrimp and crumbled bacon, garnished with green onions.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
grits	1 cup	145	3g	31g	0g
water	4 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
shrimp	1 lb	97	23g	0g	1g
bacon	4 pieces	92	3g	0g	9g
butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
green onions	0.5 cup	4	0g	1g	0g
Cayenne pepper	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
cheddar cheese	0.5 cup	58	3g	0g	5g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
grits	1 cup	145	3g	31g	0g
water	4 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
shrimp	1 lb	97	23g	0g	1g
bacon	4 pieces	92	3g	0g	9g
butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
green onions	0.5 cup	4	0g	1g	0g
Cayenne pepper	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
cheddar cheese	0.5 cup	58	3g	0g	5g