Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Lightly spicy shrimp sautéed with bacon and green onion and served over our rich cheddar cheese grits
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Instructions
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Cook Bacon and Shrimp
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
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Sauté Shrimp
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped green onions to the bacon drippings. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, cayenne pepper, paprika, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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Combine and Serve
Serve the sautéed shrimp over a bed of cheddar cheese grits, topped with the crispy bacon and additional green onions if desired.
