Shrimp and Grits

Recipe courtesy Martha Nesbit

Show: FoodNation With Bobby FlayEpisode: FoodNation U.S.A.

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

4 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 cup stone-ground grits
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 large clove garlic, minced

Directions

Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.

Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.

Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

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Kim Dahlonega, GA 02-01-2010
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Very different!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Well, I was lookin' for something to make with the little bit of ingredients I had, this made an awesome and filling lunch!... My husband cringed at the thought, but he really enjoyed it! Who would think to mix shrimp with grits. I didn't have any bacon, so I just used bacon grease to saute the shrimp, I also made a quick shrimp broth from the shells and cooked the grits in the broth...added extra flavor! Thanks bobby!Read more
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Mike Elizabeth City, NC 01-16-2010
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A+++
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe that was easy to prepare. My friend saw the recipe and would love it, but she is allergic to shrimp. As a test I... substituted a really thin chicken breast in place of the shrimp and it turned out great. I also used half cheddar cheese and half fresh grated parmesan cheese. This one is a keeper.Read more
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Sheila Krum, TX 12-02-2009
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Delicious first attempt
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never been a big fan of grits, even growing up in the south. Recently, I was adventurous and tried shrimp and grits at... a local cajun restaurant, and loved it. I decided to try making some on my own and this is the recipe that I found. My husband was skeptical, but in the end, loved this recipe! Not one single complaint from anyone at my house. HOWEVER, I couldn't find stone ground grits at my local Kroger, so I substituted 3 Minute brand grits. They worked just fine. Read more
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Geneva Warner Robins, GA 10-18-2009
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WOW!!! So Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was so good. My husband loved it. Will definitely be making shrimp and grits again.
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Kathleen Lansing, MI 08-19-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this for the first time. Not only was it super easy to make, it was super delicious! I accidentally bought sharp... cheddar cheese so it made the grits a little rich, but it was still really good. Will definitely be making this dish again.Read more
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Apollonia Glade Spring, VA 04-22-2009
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A Keeper! :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My very picky 3 year, who almost never finishes his food unless he really likes it, gobbled this meal down in no time! My... husband, who is not so much picky-but will be honest about how something tastes, loved it as well and asked that I print it out and keep it in my recipe box. I even messed up and put a little too much lemon juice than the recipe calls for on accident, and didn't cook the grits right, but it still come out THAT good!Read more