Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

stone ground cheddar grits, applewood smoked bacon, rosemary barbecue sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Grits
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt and slowly whisk in the stone ground grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the applewood smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
3
Sauté the Shrimp
In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Season with black pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
4
Combine and Serve
On serving plates, spoon the cheddar grits and top with sautéed shrimp. Drizzle with rosemary barbecue sauce and sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped fresh rosemary on top. Serve immediately.