Southern Shrimp and Grits
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Creamy cheddar grits topped with crispy bacon and zesty Cajun-spiced shrimp, finished with green onions and hot sauce. A classic Southern comfort food that comes together in 30 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water ((or chicken broth for more flavor))
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4-6 strips bacon
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined ((extra large or jumbo preferred, 16-20 count))
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
- 3 green onions, (sliced (white and green parts separated))
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning ((adjust to taste))
- Additional sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh parsley, rosemary, or fresh thyme leaves
- Hot sauce
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1345mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 345mg
- Calcium
- 303mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1345MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.