Recipe of Speedy Southern Shrimp and Grits

Hello everybody, it’s Jim, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, southern shrimp and grits. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Southern Shrimp and Grits is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Southern Shrimp and Grits is something which I have loved my whole life.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook southern shrimp and grits using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Southern Shrimp and Grits:

1. Get 2 cups milk
2. Make ready 3 Tbs butter, cubed
3. Get 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. Take 1/3 teaspoon pepper
5. Get 1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits Please, no instant grits!
6. Prepare 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. I used Aged Havarti
7. Take SHRIMP:
8. Prepare 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
9. Make ready 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10. Take 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions to make Southern Shrimp and Grits:

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings.
2. In a saucepan, bring the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly stir in grits.. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted then stir in the bacon, or sprinkle on top when served. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Saute the shrimp, garlic, and seasoning in drippings on medium-hot until shrimp turn pink. Don't overcook.
4. Put the grits on a plate and either serve the shrimp on the side or on top of the grits.
5. I served it with Chardonnay

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