CROOK'S CORNER SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Found this in the Charlotte Observor recently and it seems to have originated in a Chapel Hill eatery. Quick and very tasty. I used dried parsley (1 tbsp) which I had on hand. Great served with an nice fresh garden salad.

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Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup scallion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook grits according to package instructions. Turn off heat and add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt and peppers and tabasco sauce. Stir until mixed. Set aside, but keep warm.
  • Saute bacon in skillet, drain on paper towel, crumble and set aside.
  • Put olive oil in clean skillet. Pat shrimp dry. When oil is quite hot, place shrimp in an even layer in skillet, turning as they color. Add mushrooms and saute for about 4 minutes. Add scallions and garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Season with lemon juice and a dash more of tabasco sauce. Add parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide grits over four plates. Spoon shrimp on top, sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

Amjid Wafa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and flavorful.


Rocky hasan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some leftover shrimp from my seafood boils, and this is a great way to use them up.


Asr Zeneli
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I love this dish because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of shrimp and grits, and it always turns out great.


Susan Larson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and grits are cooked in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.


jacob graham
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and grits are a perfect combination.


Cassie Cardona
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the creamy grits and the crispy shrimp.


CHOY PHACHOMPHONE
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


ANUSHA BULATHSINHALA
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of shrimp and grits.


Nalwadda Josephine
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and flavorful.


Minase Ayele
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some leftover shrimp from my seafood boils, and this is a great way to use them up.


Fakhare Alam
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I love this dish because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of shrimp and grits, and it always turns out great.


King Master
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and grits are cooked in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Scott Bowness
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I made this dish for brunch and it was a hit! The grits were creamy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Corrine Faye
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the creamy grits and the crispy shrimp.


Tushabe Linda
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and grits are a perfect combination.


Ashok chaudhary Jaiswal
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


MD Redoy Islam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


CHUEY HEHE
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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