Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
2 cups half-and-half
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 cup grits , white stone-ground
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 slices bacon
2 tbsp bacon drippings, reserved
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 lb shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

In a medium saucepan bring water and half n half to boil. Add the salt, pepper and grits. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
While the grits are cooking, fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned and crisp. Crumble the bacon. In 2 Tbls of the bacon drippings saute scallions, celery, bell pepper until translucent. Add the shrimp, lime juice and Worchestershire sauce. Cook for 4 minutes covered. Add in the bacon. Remove from heat. Spoon the grits onto a serving platter. Top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	665.52 Kcal (2786 kJ)
Calories from fat	402.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.75g	69%
Cholesterol	126.35mg	42%
Sodium	1997.18mg	83%
Potassium	323.11mg	7%
Total Carbs	48.44g	16%
Sugars	1.33g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	20.43g	41%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	35%
Vitamin A	1mg	34%
Iron	8.5mg	47%
Calcium	332.6mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.25 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.58g	69%
Cholesterol	32.7mg	42%
Sodium	516.9mg	83%
Potassium	83.63mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.54g	16%
Sugars	0.34g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	11%
Protein	5.29g	41%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	34%
Iron	2.2mg	47%
Calcium	86.1mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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