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

Name: Southern Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

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. Place bacon on papertowels to drain. 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. Chop bacon. Serve shrimp over grits, sprinkle with cheese, bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount 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.*