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Southern Shrimp and Grits

Source of Recipe

Lori Horne


List of Ingredients

3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 bacon slices (cooked and chopped)
1 cup onion
1/4 cup bell pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup green onions chopped and divided
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick grits
1 Tbs butter
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese


Recipe

After cooking bacon until crisp, remove from skillet to add to bacon drippings, onion, bellpepper and garlic for about 5 minutes.

Stir in shrimp, broth, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions, cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Bring water to boil, add grits gradually, stirring constantly.

Reduce to low heat, simmer, covered 5 minutes or until thick.

Stir in butter and salt.

Serve shrimp over grits, sprinkle with cheese and remaining green onions.