Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Cajun · 20 min · Shrimp · pescatarian, gluten-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 0.75 lb medium shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 0.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 slices bacon
• 3 green onions
• 1.5 tsp cajun seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves

Method

1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil, whisk in grits, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes, stirring often.
2. Stir cheddar and 1 tbsp butter into the grits and keep warm.
3. Crisp chopped bacon in a skillet, then set aside, leaving the fat.
4. Toss shrimp with cajun seasoning and saute in the bacon fat with garlic 3-4 minutes until pink.
5. Spoon shrimp over grits, top with bacon and sliced green onions.

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