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Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish bursting with flavor and is perfect for a simple weeknight meal. 
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Meal Type: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Food Category: Meat, Seafood
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 381kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 5 oz coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup grits
  • 1 slice bacon no nitrate, uncured is best
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ clove garlic minced
  • ⅓ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Bring water and coconut milk to a boil. Add grits and cook over medium heat. Stir consistently. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • In a separate pan add bacon. Cook until just crispy on both sides. Remove bacon and add garlic and green onions to bacon grease. Cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink (about 3 min).
  • Chop bacon slices and add to the pan. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Natural Sugar: 1g
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