Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe

2      Reviews by:    George Cash   Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe combines grits, cheese, nutmeg, hot sauce, bacon, shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to make this outstanding shrimp and grits recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:8 Nutrition facts:443 calories23.8 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 8 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• Tabasco sauce
• 12 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups sliced green onions
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 Tbl fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

• Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and the grits are tender, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the cheese and nutmeg. Season to taste with the with the Tabaso sauce. Cover and set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl. Pour off half the drippings from the skillet. Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook just until pink DON'T overcook, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Add the mushrooms to the same skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the green onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Return the shrimp and bacon to the skillet. Mix in the lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce.
• Bring the grits back to a simmer. Add water by tablespoon if the grits are too thick. Spoon the grits onto plates. Spoon the shrimp mixture over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Multi task this recipe. While the shrimp, bacon, lemon juice are heating, heat the grits at the same time. Again, do not over cook the shrimp.

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