Keywest Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Sautéed Key West shrimp with Benton's bacon, garlic, served over creamy cheese grits and garnished with scallions.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp & Bacon
Cheese Grits
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Cheese Grits
- 1
- 2
Add Cream and Cheese
Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
Cook the Shrimp & Bacon
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 slices of Benton’s bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove from the pan and crumble into pieces. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
- 4
Sauté the Shrimp
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic (3 cloves). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 pound of Key West shrimp, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- 5
Finish with Lemon Juice
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir to combine with the shrimp and bacon.
Garnish and Serve
- 6
Prepare Scallions
Chop 2 stalks of scallions finely.
- 7
Serve
Spoon the creamy cheese grits onto plates, top with the sautéed shrimp and bacon mixture, and garnish with chopped scallions.
