Name: Southern Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits; 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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25 Min(s)

25 Min(s) Prep

Prepare our Southern Shrimp and Grits to get a taste of southern cooking wherever you live! You'll find Southern Shrimp and Grits to be a cheesy delight.

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

3/4 cup quick-cooking grits

2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Let's Make It

Cook grits as directed on package.

Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium-heat heat until crisp. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add shrimp, onions and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add bacon, parsley and lemon juice; mix well.

Add cheese to grits; mix well. Serve topped with shrimp mixture.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad to round out the meal.

Tip 2

How to Devein Raw Shrimp

To devein raw shrimp, first remove the outer shell. Then make a lengthwise shallow cut on the outer curve of the shrimp to expose the black vein. Loosen the vein with the tip of a sharp knife, then pull with your fingers to remove.

Tip 3

Special Extra

For added heat, season with hot pepper sauce to taste.

Nutrition

Calories

370

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g

23%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 195mg

65%

Sodium 1000mg

43%

Total Carbohydrates 26g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 1g

Protein 27g

54%

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

Calcium

30%

Iron

50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

4 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.