Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; 1 cup grits; 0.5 cups cheddar cheese; 3 slices cooked bacon; 4 cups chicken broth; 0.5 pieces red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 2 pieces green onions

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Priya Patel

Time

30 minutes

Servings

Calories

396

A classic Southern dish with a kick, featuring succulent shrimp over creamy, cheesy grits.

396

cal

33.3g

protein

33.3g

carbs

14.3g

fat

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
shrimp	1 lb	97	23g	0g	1g
grits	1 cup	145	3g	31g	0g
cheddar cheese	0.5 cups	58	3g	0g	5g
cooked bacon	3 slices	28	2g	0g	2g
chicken broth	4 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
red bell pepper	0.5 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
cayenne pepper	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
green onions	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
shrimp	1 lb	97	23g	0g	1g
grits	1 cup	145	3g	31g	0g
cheddar cheese	0.5 cups	58	3g	0g	5g
cooked bacon	3 slices	28	2g	0g	2g
chicken broth	4 cups	14	2g	1g	1g
red bell pepper	0.5 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
cayenne pepper	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
green onions	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cook the grits in chicken broth according to package instructions.
Step 2
In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
Step 3
Sauté garlic and red bell pepper in the bacon fat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add shrimp and cayenne pepper; cook until shrimp are pink, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in butter and cheese until melted; mix with grits before serving.

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