Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe | Flavor-Packed and Comforting

Ingredients:

1. 4 and a half cups liquid (2 and a half cups water, 2 cups chicken stock)
2. 2 cups (168 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
3. 1 bell pepper, chopped
4. 3 green onions, chopped
5. 3 cloves of garlic, minced
6. Parsley, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 6 slices of bacon, chopped
9. 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
10. 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
11. 3/4 cup chicken broth
12. 3 tablespoons butter
13. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14. Additional parsley for garnish

Cooking steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 and a half cups of liquid (water and chicken stock).
• Grate two cups of cheddar cheese and set aside.
• Chop the bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and parsley.
• Bring the pot of liquid to a boil and add salt.
• Slowly add the grits while whisking to avoid clumping. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally.
• Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
• In the same skillet, cook the bell pepper until tender and then add shrimp, green onions, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for about a minute.
• Add chicken broth to the skillet and let simmer for five minutes.
• Remove grits from heat and stir in butter and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
• Stir bacon pieces into the shrimp mixture.
• Spoon the creamy grits into a bowl and top with the shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.