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Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

6

cups water

1

12-ounce can evaporated milk (do not use fat-free)

1

1/2 cups quick-cooking grits

1

1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese

5

bacon slices, chopped

2

cups sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (4 to 5 ounces)

1

cup chopped onion

3

/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

2

1/4 cups chopped plum tomatoes, divided

1

pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

1

tablespoon hot pepper sauce

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water and milk to boil in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until grits are thick, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix in cheese; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sauté bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and 1 1/2 cups tomatoes to drippings in skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 12 minutes. Add shrimp, hot sauce, and 3/4 cup tomatoes to skillet. Sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Spoon hot grits onto plates; top with shrimp and sauce.