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Ingredients
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1 cup stone-ground grits
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 cup thinly sliced scallions
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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4 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
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Cook grits according to package directions until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, butter, and salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
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Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving bacon grease in the skillet.
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Cook shrimp in bacon grease over medium heat until they begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink, about 3 minutes more.
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Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
449 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 449 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 74% |
Cholesterol 189mg | 63% |
Sodium 705mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 379mg | 29% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 306mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.