Shrimp and Grits Dressing

By Stina

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (5 1/60 count)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup uncooked regular grits
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Devein shrimp, if desired.
2. Bring broth and next 2 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits, and return to a boil; reduce heat to low, and stir in butter. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
3. Stir together eggs and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot grits mixture into egg mixture; add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp until blended. Pour grits mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
4. Bake at 325º for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes