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Pinch of Soul Cooking Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. These seasoned shrimp and cheesy grits are sure to give you that Southern taste you're looking for.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine Soul Food
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 slices Bacon crumbled afterwards
  • 4 servings Grits follow directions on container
  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella Optional
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2-3 Green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon either on the stove or in the oven. Whichever you prefer.
  • When bacon is done, remove and set aside. If you intend to use the bacon grease as your oil to cook shrimp, pour into skillet.
  • In the meantime, shred your cheese (omit if using pre-shredded), cut the green onions, and season the shrimp with salt, pepper, creole seasoning, and paprika (Read. above for alternative spices).
  • Cook grits according to package.
  • When grits are done, mix in cheese. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Put skillet on stove over medium heat. If you omitted the bacon grease, pour in 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Add seasoned shrimp to pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turn over and cook another 3 minutes or until done. Do not overcook your shrimp.
  • Place cheesy grits into a bowl, place shrimp on top. Then add crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

For extra tips and guidance, read the above blog. 
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