Barbecued Shrimp & Grits

Name: Barbecued Shrimp & Grits
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 strips bacon; Barbecue sauce to taste; 1/2 stick butter; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 cups grits; 2 lb medium raw shrimp; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped scallions; 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon water

Barbecued Shrimp & Grits requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 6 and costs $4.05 per serving.

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Cook time

45 min

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Servings

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Ingredients

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Nutrition

per serving

613 kcal

Calories

36 g

Protein

31 g

Fat

46 g

Carbs

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Instructions

1
Fry bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside. Peel and devein shrimp. Grill shrimp on a skewer for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink. Alternatively, fry shrimp over medium heat, a few minutes per side until pink (about 5-8 minutes total).
2
Saute garlic in 1 tbsp butter.Bring water to boil, add grits. Stir and cover for 5 minutes then turn heat to low. Stir in cheese, remaining butter, garlic, and salt. Toss shrimp in barbecue sauce.
3
Layer grits, shrimp, bacon, and scallions in a bowl and serve piping hot. Top with additional barbecue sauce if desired.