Dinner for 4

Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 bunch scallions; 1 stalk celery; 1 small red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp hot sauce; 4 cups whole or 2% milk; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cheesy quick grits pair with bacon, vegetables, Cajun shrimp, and a savory broth-based sauce.

$4.94per serving $$$

50 minstart to table

4servings

Southern High-protein Family Dinners

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions
1 stalk celery
1 small red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot sauce
4 cups whole or 2% milk
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and leave 2 tablespoons fat in the pan.
Bring the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits, and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir the cheddar into the grits, then cover the pan and keep it warm.
Cook the celery, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic in the bacon skillet for 5 minutes.
Stir the flour into the vegetables, then add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt, add them to the skillet, and cook for 7 minutes until opaque and 145 F, then stir in the bacon.

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