Shrimp & Grits

11 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup quick grits
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
  • cajun seasoning
  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. 1
    {"0":"Arrange bacon on a cooling rack (like for cookies) and set the rack on a sheet pan (something with a lip all the way around). Place the bacon in a cold oven, then turn the oven on to 400 degrees F. Cook the bacon for 15 mins on each side, or until done. Chop into 4 slices into bite-sized pieces and reserve the bacon grease from the bottom of the pan.","2":"In a medium saucepan, bring water, bouillon, butter and grits to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 7 mins, until grits and thickened and tender. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.","4":"Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease to a medium skillet over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with plenty of cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side. Lower the heat to medium and add the bacon scallions, garlic, and squeeze in some lemon juice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic and scallions are softened and the shrimp are done.","6":"Serve the grits in bowl and top with the shrimp. Enjoy!"}

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