SPICY SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Provided by Kristen Williams

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Bacon     Cornmeal     Shrimp     Bell Pepper     Poker/Game Night     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups water
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (do not use fat-free)
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
5 bacon slices, chopped
2 cups sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (4 to 5 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 1/4 cups chopped plum tomatoes, divided
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Bring water and milk to boil in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until grits are thick, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix in cheese; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, sauté bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and 1 1/2 cups tomatoes to drippings in skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 12 minutes. Add shrimp, hot sauce, and 3/4 cup tomatoes to skillet. Sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 4 minutes.
  • Spoon hot grits onto plates; top with shrimp and sauce.

Francina12 Makoane
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This dish was delicious and I would definitely make it again.


Elizabeth Concepcion
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would make this dish again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Kashi Khattak
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Khayalnawaz Khayal
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Milon Mia
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Barbie Pauline
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Corey mari Joranger
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This dish was delicious and I would definitely make it again.


Ian tv
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would make this dish again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Itz Kasheeroy
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Happy Girl
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nadine Thomas
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


sheilah williams
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ramsharn Mahato
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would make this dish again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Itx _wanjara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Kalkidan Bayilie
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The shrimp were succulent and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maricela Recio
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I'm not usually a fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp and grits were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this dish.


Md sahin Ahmed
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This spicy shrimp and grits recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.