Ingredients for W's Shrimp Grits
- Large Shrimp
- Salt And Pepper
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- White Button Mushrooms
- Red Bell Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Onion
- Plum Tomatoes
- Chicken Stock
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Tabasco Sauce
- 4 cups coarse ground grits
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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How to Make W's Shrimp Grits
- Prepare grits according to package directions, adding water as needed. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and allow to melt completely.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a shallow bowl.
- Season shrimp generously with salt and pepper. Toss with 1/4 cup flour until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Working in batches, brown shrimp until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
- Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add cooked shrimp and accumulated juices back to the skillet. Stir in crumbled bacon, green onions, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide prepared grits among 6 bowls. Top each serving with the shrimp mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
34g
Carbs
29g
