Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe – Creamy, Savory, and Loaded with Flavor!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is leaner, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Add the grits, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk well to avoid clumping.

Reduce the heat to low and cook until the water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the butter, cheese, and 2-3 dashes of cayenne pepper. Cover until ready to serve.

In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium-high heat. When crisp, remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.

Add the shrimp and another dash of cayenne pepper to the bacon grease. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the onions, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute, then toss and remove from the heat.

Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.

Divide the grits onto plates and top with the shrimp mixture and bacon pieces.

Cooking Techniques

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