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Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits takes 15 minutes to cook.

Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits are:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 slices of bacon, about 4 ounces, diced
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 pound medium-size fresh shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup sliced fresh tomatos
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 medium size scallions, cut into 1/2" diagonal slices, about 2/3 cup
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheese Grits (recipe below)

Here is how you make Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits:

For the shrimp: In large skillet over low heat, heat oil; add bacon; cook 4-5 min, stirring occasionally until bacon begins to crisp. Meanwhile, place flour in 1-gallon plastic bag. Add shrimp, a few at a time; shake well to coat. Increase heat under skillet to medium; add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just pink and tender. Stir in scallions, lemon juice, hot red pepper sauce, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer, stirring until scallions are heated through and flavors are blended. Serve accompanied by Cheese Grits. Makes 4 servings.For the Cheese Grits: Cook 1 cup quick (not instant) grits according to package directions, using 4 cups of water. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmasean cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper and pinch of ground red cayenne pepper to blend well. Sprinkle with an additional 1/4 cup grated Cheddar to serve.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VTBUTTERCUP724.

The nutritional information for Cajun Shrimp with Cheese grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 484.9

• Total Fat: 21.7 g
• Cholesterol: 137.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,232.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 25.0 g