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Creamy shrimp and bacon chowder served in a white bowl with fresh herbs. Perfect comfort food for a cozy meal.

Shrimp and Grits

Baked bree smiling woman enjoying homemade jam at kitchen table.Melissa Nicholson
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 714 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 slices bacon sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.
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  • Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    Cooked sautéed onions in a stainless steel skillet for caramelization and flavor.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
    Cooked shrimp with sautéed onions in a skillet.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the heavy cream and slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
    Creamy sauce simmering in a stainless steel saucepan on a marble countertop, perfect for baking and cooking recipes.
  • Remove the grits from heat and stir in the butter, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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  • Serve the grits topped with the cooked shrimp, bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
    Creamy Shrimp and Bacon Chowder in white bowl, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 714kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 44gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 1621mgFiber: 2g
Keyword quick dinner, seafood, shrimp and grits, southern cuisine
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