Description
A comforting and delicious dish combining shrimp, creamy grits, and crispy turkey bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the grits. Reduce heat and stir until thickened.
- Stir in butter and cheese into the grits, mixing until creamy.
- To serve, place grits in a bowl and top with shrimp and crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- Grits can be seasoned with additional spices as desired.
- For extra flavor, sauté shrimp with a little lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cheesy Shrimp, Grits, Turkey Bacon, Cozy Recipe