South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

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This shrimp and grits can usually be made with on-hand ingredients. The best part...it's ready in under 30 minutes.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on April 3, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • ½ cup yellow grits

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

  • ⅓ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 3 slices bacon

  • ¾ cup frozen bell peppers

  • ⅓ pound frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined

  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine evaporated milk, grits, chicken broth, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until incorporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.

  3. Add bell peppers to the bacon grease. Add shrimp and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until peppers are heated through and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped bacon.

  4. Place a dollop of grits in each bowl and top with shrimp mixture and hot sauce.

Cook's Note:

You can use fresh shrimp if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

469 Calories
22g Fat
40g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 469
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 867mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 448mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 644mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.