CROOK'S CORNER SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup regular grits
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese $
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese $
2 tablespoons butter $
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 bacon slices $
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined $
1/4 teaspoon black pepper $
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sliced mushrooms $
1/2 cup chopped green onions $
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Lemon wedges $

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients. Keep warm. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and salt; dredge in flour. Sauté mushrooms in hot drippings in skillet 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions, and sauté 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp are lightly brown. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, and cook 2 more minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Serve shrimp mixture over hot cheese grits. Top with crumbled bacon; serve with lemon wedges.

Rahmone Thompson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of collard greens and it was the perfect Southern meal.


NICOLAS MAVROMMATIS
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The shrimp were cooked through but still tender, and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nokulunga Sandra
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and grits were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the bacon and the green onions. I will definitely be making this again.


Shkurta Sejdia
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faiz Abbas
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This recipe was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the grits were bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ruth Enanin
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best shrimp and grits he's ever had. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Skyler garrison
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are always creamy and flavorful. I love that I can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less cayenne pepper.


Kondwani Chimombo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of collard greens and it was the perfect Southern meal.


Arinaitwe Susan
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp and grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the spicy shrimp and the creamy grits was perfect. I also loved the addition of the bacon and the green onions. I will definitely be making this again.


Agboola Emmanuel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra Old Bay seasoning to the shrimp and it really gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


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