Southern Shrimp and Grits, How to Make the Best Shrimp and Grits

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 lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

Cook grits in chicken broth according to package instructions until creamy, 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and crumble; reserve drippings in the skillet.

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

Add shrimp, season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, 3-5 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and half of the green onions; remove from heat.

Mix cooked grits with butter and cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.

Serve grits in bowls topped with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and remaining green onions.

Garnish with parsley and paprika before serving.

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