Barbecued Shrimp & Grits
Basic Information
- Servings: 6
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 65.06
- Health score: 10.00
- Weight Watcher points: 19.00
Summary
Barbecued Shrimp & Grits requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 6 and costs $4.05 per serving. One portion of this dish contains about 36g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 613 calories. 55 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. A couple people really liked this Southern dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It works well as a breakfast. It is brought to you by Foodista. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 64%, this dish is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Creole Barbecued Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits, and Shrimp and Grits.
Ingredients
bacon8 strips
barbecue sauce6 servings
butter0.5 stick
garlic cloves3
grits2 cups
shrimp2 lb
salt0.25 teaspoon
scallions0.75 cup
sharp cheddar cheese1.5 cup
water1 tablespoon
Instructions
Step 1
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).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Layer grits, shrimp, bacon, and scallions in a bowl and serve piping hot. Top with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
Categories
Cuisines: Southern
Dish Types: morning meal, brunch, breakfast
Diets: gluten free