Barbecued Shrimp Grits

Barbecued Shrimp & Grits

Barbecued Shrimp & Grits

45 minutes

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Details
  • Serving Size:   6
  • Gluten-Free:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   19 Points
Cuisine
  • Southern
  • morning meal
  • brunch
  • breakfast
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Ingredients
  • 8 strips bacon
  • Barbecue sauce to taste
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups grits
  • 2 lb medium raw shrimp
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water
Instructions

Fry bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside. Peel and devein shrimp. Grill shrimp on a skewer for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink. Alternatively, fry shrimp over medium heat, a few minutes per side until pink (about 5-8 minutes total).

Saute garlic in 1 tbsp butter.Bring water to boil, add grits. Stir and cover for 5 minutes then turn heat to low. Stir in cheese, remaining butter, garlic, and salt. Toss shrimp in barbecue sauce.

Layer grits, shrimp, bacon, and scallions in a bowl and serve piping hot. Top with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

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