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Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as tabasco)
1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside.
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp mixture, broth, and 1/4 cup green onions; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and salt. Serve shrimp mixture over grits; sprinkle with cheese and remaining green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	494.16 Kcal (2069 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.73g	43%
Cholesterol	78.81mg	26%
Sodium	1857.61mg	77%
Potassium	292.85mg	6%
Total Carbs	46.63g	16%
Sugars	1.63g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.8g	11%
Protein	16.52g	33%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	107.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.77 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.6g	43%
Cholesterol	15.91mg	26%
Sodium	375.05mg	77%
Potassium	59.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.41g	16%
Sugars	0.33g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	11%
Protein	3.33g	33%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	1.2mg	33%
Calcium	21.7mg	11%

* 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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savory
bitter
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