Shrimp and Grits
By trefwarren
Shrimp and grits, need we say more? The shrimp are cooked with bacon, shallots, garlic and more, with some heavy cream and pepper jack cheese to make a creamy topping for the grits.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled, de-veined
- 8 slices thick bacon, chopped, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- Hot sauce to taste
- Grits, prepared
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from harristeeter.com
Preparation
Step 1
Cook grits according to directions and set aside keeping warm.
In a large non-stick sauté pan, bring olive oil to medium high heat.
Add cooked bacon, garlic, shallots, red pepper and shrimp. Sauté and toss frequently for 2 minutes. Add beef broth and heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add pepper jack cheese and hot sauce, to taste, until combined and cheese starts to melt.
Serve over the warm grits in a bowl.
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