Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

This easy, creamy, flavorful classic Southern dish is loaded with gooey cheese, tender shrimp, and crispy bacon. It's sure to become a family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cook grits according to package directions until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in Cheddar cheese, butter, and salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.

Step 4

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 5

Cook shrimp in bacon grease over medium heat until they begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink, about 3 minutes more.