This is an update to an old favorite, Southern Shrimp and Grits. What I like about this dish is that its quick and easy to make, mouthwatering-delicious and its a bit of a lightened up version of shrimp and grits.
I found the original recipe in Cooking Light. And while the original recipe makes 6 servings, Craig and I usually get 4 servings out of it, but, we usually eat a little more than most people probably would. So just know there is a little wiggle room in your portion size, and you could get this amazing Southern Shrimp and Grits for right around 500 calories if you divide it up between 5 or 6 servings.
Not watching your calorie intake and looking for a little indulgence? If so, then head over to my Shrimp and Grits recipe.
Southern Shrimp and Grits
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
A southern classic lightened up a bit. Shrimp and Grits made with bacon, veggies and cheese. And easy enough to make on a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon hotsauce
- 2 pounds large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup green onions, chopped and divided
- 5 cups water
- 1 ½ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine first 3 ingredients, set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to drippings the pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp mixture, broth, and ¼ cup green onions; cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Do not over cook or the shrimp will become rubbery. Remove from the heat.
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add grits; stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Simmer; covered for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and salt. Serve shrimp over grits, sprinkle with cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 526Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 519mgSodium: 3181mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 64g
*Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary.*
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