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Shrimp and Grits

This Shrimp and Grits is simple to throw together and packed with flavor!

Cook grits

01

Bring the milk and chicken broth to a boil. Slowly add in grits while whisking continuously. Over medium heat, cook grits for about 4 to 5 minutes until they thicken up.

Add butter & cheese

02

Take off of the heat and add in salt, pepper, 2 tbsp butter and cheese. Whisk until smooth and lump free. Turn the heat to low until you are ready to serve.

Cook bacon

03

Add bacon to a skillet and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. When the bacon is cool chop it into bite size pieces.

Cook shrimp

04

Add 1 tbsp of butter to the same pan. Heat over medium high heat and add in shrimp. Add with cajun seasoning and saute 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Deglaze pan

05

Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate. Add in the wine and scrape the brown bites off the bottom of the pan.

Assemble

06

Stir in the lemon juice and add the shrimp and crumbled bacon back to the pan. To serve place grits in individual bowls and top with the shrimp mixture.

Drizzle with the extra sauce.  Serve with green onions and hot sauce!