Name: Shrimp 'n Bacon Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided -; 2 c. water -; Kosher salt -; 1 c. quick-cooking grits -; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided -; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/4" slices -; 1 onion, diced -; 1 clove garlic, grated -; 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 green onions, thinly sliced -

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Ingredients for - Shrimp 'n Bacon Grits

1. 2 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided -

2. 2 c. water -

3. Kosher salt -

4. 1 c. quick-cooking grits -

5. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided -

6. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

7. 6 oz. bacon, cut into 1/4" slices -

8. 1 onion, diced -

9. 1 clove garlic, grated -

10. 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined -

11. Freshly ground black pepper -

12. 2 green onions, thinly sliced -

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp 'n Bacon Grits

1. Stage

In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups broth and water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and slowly pour in grits while stirring to keep smooth. Cook according to package instructions, then stir in 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Keep warm.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until brown. Place bacon on a plate and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat.

3. Stage

Cook onions and garlic over medium heat until softened, 4 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup broth, bring to a boil, and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir until shrimp are pink and cooked through, then turn off heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and green onions.

4. Stage

Serve shrimp over grits with a spoonful of sauce. Top with crumbled bacon and green onions.