Southern Shrimp and Grits

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Recipe is perfect. The whole family loved it.

posted by

kgarber75

on 1/3/2012

time

prep:

15 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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what you need

cups water

1/2

tsp. salt

3/4

cup instant grits

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

clove garlic, minced

Tbsp. chopped parsley

Tbsp. lemon juice

Make It

BRING water to boil in medium saucepan. Add salt. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 7 min. or until thickened. Stir in cheese; set aside.

MEANWHILE, cook bacon in large skillet on medium-heat heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Add shrimp, onions and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add bacon, parsley and lemon juice; mix well.

SERVE shrimp mixture over grits.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve this main dish with a mixed green salad to round out the meal.

How to Devein Raw Shrimp

To devein raw shrimp, first remove the outer shell. Then make a lengthwise shallow cut on the outer curve of the shrimp to expose the black vein. Loosen the vein with the tip of a sharp knife, then pull with your fingers to remove.

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PharmerNessa

posted:7/28/2012

We are southerners & we all felt like it was missing something. The shrimp was really good, but the grits were bland. Next time I'll try what other reviewers did and use chicken broth instead of water and add the cajun seasoning - hope it works bc it would be great to make this at home instead of having to go out to eat it.

kgarber75

posted:1/3/2012

Recipe is perfect. The whole family loved it.

a cook

posted:5/19/2011

Have made this numerous times and it is so good!! One of my favorite recipes!

erin8350

posted:11/18/2010

Awesome recipe! I substituted 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth in place of the water and - wow! - amazing cheese grits! Also used old bay seasoning on the shrimp for some extra flavor...big hit with the family!

jcb219

posted:10/4/2010

I made this for my parents and my husband last night and they can be some of the most critical guests to cook for!! Well after this was done they raved about it! It was perfect. The only thing I changed was to add more bacon and I mixed all ingredients once cooked into a 13x9 casserole and then baked in oven for 15 - 20 mins to get in good and hot. So delicious!!

alyssamw

posted:5/26/2010

This was fantastic. Even though I am a Charleston girl I have never eaten Shrimp and Grits until this recipe. It was fabulous and I will definitely be making it again!

a cook

posted:1/13/2010

This recipe is so delicious! I've made it four or five times over the last couple of years. I always add in a bit of red chili pepper flakes. My husband LOVES it- and he isn't a huge fan of seafood. I will absolutely make this again.

seriously1971

posted:6/25/2009

loved this, us old bay seasoning for shrimp and chicken broth in grits....YUM!

radtechnc

posted:3/23/2009

This was a hit with my 6 year old who loves shrimp. Tasted great and a no-brainer to make. For the adult eaters in my house I added some heat with cayenne pepper and paprika.

nsqma2

posted:10/19/2008

This is my family's favorite dish during shrimp season. It is easy, taste great and just plain good.