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Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Time
30 min
Makes
6
Ingredients
22
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 5 strips bacon (diced)
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 scallions (thinly sliced (white and green parts))
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup quick grits (avoid instant; regular grits or polenta work too)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup pepper jack (or monterey jack, shredded)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Nutrition

Calories
651 kcal
Fat
43 g
Serving size
1 serving
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
5 g
Sodium
1393 mg
Protein
34 g
Trans fat
0.03 g
Cholesterol
220 mg
Carbohydrate
33 g
Saturated fat
18 g
Unsaturated fat
21 g

As published by Cafe Delites.

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