Shrimp & Grits.

Rich, creamy, comforting. The perfect addition to your next ‘Self Care Sunday’. Need I say more?

This recipe makes 1 serving.

What You’ll Need

1/3 cup Stoneground Grits

1/2 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth

1/2 cup Water

2 tbsp. Half & Half

1 tbsp. Butter

5 Jumbo Shrimp (tails removed, deveined, peeled)

1 tsp. Lemon Juice

1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

Salt & Pepper, to taste

1 Slice of Thick-Cut Bacon

Bell Pepper, sliced thin (Yellow and Green work really well for this dish)

Onion, slice thin

2 tbsp. Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 Green onion, chopped thin

Sprinkle of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

• Season shrimp with lemon juice and your favorite Cajun seasoning, set aside.
• In a medium sauce pan, add water, chicken broth, a sprinkle of salt & bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Turn heat down to low-medium. Place a top on the pan.
• Pay close attention to the package instructions for the grits. It should take about 10 minutes for the grits to absorb all the liquid and become creamy. *Don’t be afraid to add about 1/4 cup more water if the grits are thicker than your preference*
• While the grits continue to cook, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Break into pieces.
• In a separate skillet, add a few slices of bell pepper and onion. Add a splash of water to help soften, cook until fork-tender. This should take about 5 minutes.
• Once grits are tender and all liquid has been absorbed, remove from heat. Add half & half, butter, and shredded cheese. Stir. Add in any additional salt and pepper to your liking.
• Using the same skillet that the bacon was cooked in, add in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is soft. Add in seasoned shrimp to the pan.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is opaque in color, and begins to develop that perfectly golden color.
• Now it’s time to assemble. Grab your favorite bowl. Add your warm grits, peppers & onions, and then the shrimp. Lastly, top with the bacon, chopped green onion, and the red pepper flakes. Add another sprinkle of cheese if your heart desires.
• Enjoy!