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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Time
50 min
Makes
4
Ingredients
17

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Ingredients

Servings
4 servings
Amounts
  • 4 slices bacon, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) dice)
  • 1½ lb jumbo shrimp (21 to 25/lb), (peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, (such as Emeril's)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 bunch scallions, (thinly sliced, light and dark green parts divided)
  • 1 large stalk celery, (finely diced)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce, (such as Tabasco)
  • 4 cups whole or 2% milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • ¾ cup (2 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
731 kcal
Fat
34 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
17 g
Sodium
1625 mg
Protein
46 g
Cholesterol
291 mg
Carbohydrate
59 g
Saturated fat
16 g

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