How To Cook Southern Shrimp and Grits Tasty

The Recipe For Making Southern Shrimp and Grits.

You can make Southern Shrimp and Grits using 10 ingredients in 5 quick steps. The following is an easy way to make it.

Ingredients Required To Make Southern Shrimp and Grits

1. Fill 2 cups of milk.
2. Insert 3 Tbs of butter, cubed.
3. Insert 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4. Mix 1/3 teaspoon of pepper.
5. Mix 1/2 cup of uncooked old-fashioned grits Please, no instant grits!.
6. Fill 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. I used Aged Havarti.
7. Add of SHRIMP:.
8. Add 4 of thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped.
9. Add 1/2 pound of uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined.
10. Fill 2 of garlic cloves, minced.

Step By Step To Make Southern Shrimp and Grits

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings..
2. In a saucepan, bring the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly stir in grits.. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted then stir in the bacon, or sprinkle on top when served. Set aside and keep warm..
3. Saute the shrimp, garlic, and seasoning in drippings on medium-hot until shrimp turn pink. Don't overcook..
4. Put the grits on a plate and either serve the shrimp on the side or on top of the grits..
5. I served it with Chardonnay.

That's how to make Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe.