Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1/3 cup onion diced
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
Cheese Grits
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup grits
Instructions
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Bring water, chicken broth and garlic powder to a boil in a medium pot. Add grits and cook for 18-20 minutes or thick and creamy (or follow times listed on your grits package). Remove from heat and stir in cheese and butter until melted.
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Meanwhile, chop bacon. Fry in a medium sized pan until crispy. Remove from pan leaving drippings in the pan (should be about 1 tablespoon).
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Saute onions in the bacon grease 3-4 minutes or until slightly softened. Add bell peppers and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove the peppers and onions from the pan and set aside.
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Toss the shrimp with garlic powder and Old Bay seasoning. Cook in the pan 2-3 minutes on each side. Add onion mixture back in along with lemon juice and parsley.
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Serve shrimp mixture overtop of grits. Garnish with crumbled bacon, parsley, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 427
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 250mg
Sodium: 1220mg
Potassium: 250mg
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 27g
Vitamin A: 725%
Vitamin C: 18.6%
Calcium: 330%
Iron: 2.5%