Name: Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 2 c. water -; Kosher salt -; 1 c. corn grits -; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed -; 4 oz. yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1 c.) -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 10 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into ½” slices -; 1 lb. large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/4 tsp. paprika -; 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish -; Juice of 1/2 lemon -

Ingredients for - Shrimp & Grits

1. 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

2. 2 c. water

3. Kosher salt

4. 1 c. corn grits

5. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed

6. 4 oz. yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1 c.)

7. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 10 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into ½” slices

9. 1 lb. large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined

10. 2 cloves garlic, minced

11. 1 tsp. dried oregano

12. 1/4 tsp. paprika

13. 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

14. Juice of 1/2 lemon

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp & Grits

1 . Stage

In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil and season generously with ½ tsp. salt. Reduce heat so mixture is at a simmer then whisk in grits. Simmer, stirring constantly, until grits have absorbed liquid and are very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Leave about 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, oregano, paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in scallions and lemon juice.

4 . Stage

Serve shrimp over grits and top with chopped bacon.