Dinner

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is for Dinner.

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits takes 15 minutes to cook.

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Shrimp and Cheesy Grits are:

3/4 c white hominy quick grits, unprepared
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1.5 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

12 oz medium raw shrimp (about 24 shrimp), peeled and cleaned
4 slices center-cut bacon, diced
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 med. red bell pepper, diced
1 c scallions (about 5 large), thinly sliced, white and green parts

Here is how you make Shrimp and Cheesy Grits:

1. Prepare grits according to package directions using water only (no salt, pepper or butter). Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper, butter and cheese. Keep covered until ready to serve.2. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large, non-stick skillet until browned and crisp, then remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat; add shrimp to the skillet and saute over medium heat until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Add to the pan the lemon juice, garlic bell pepper and green onions, and garlic; saute for one minute. Stir in the shrimp and remove from heat.3. Spoon a cup of grits into each of 4 dinner bowl; top with shrimp mixture (about 6 shrimp each) and sprinkle with chopped bacon.

The nutritional information for Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 439.1

• Total Fat: 23.2 g
• Cholesterol: 189.7 mg
• Sodium: 522.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 31.7 g