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Creamy Cheese Grits with Savory Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Cheese Grits with Savory Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Buttery, cheesy grits topped with big, juicy shrimp cooked in plant-based bacon fat, featuring comforting flavors of plant-based bacon and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 8 oz plant-based bacon
  • 2 shallots
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced green onion

Instructions

  1. Boil: Bring water and chicken broth to boil in a medium pot and season with some salt.
  2. Simmer: Add grits, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Finish Grits: Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheeses until melted.
  4. Prep: Dice plant-based bacon, slice shallots, green onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, and peel garlic.
  5. Brown: In a medium pan over medium heat, cook diced plant-based bacon until brown and crispy.
  6. Set Aside: Remove plant-based bacon bits and set aside, leaving 2-3 tbsp of fat in the pan.
  7. Sauté: Add shallots and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and sauté until golden.
  8. Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  9. Reduce: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stir and bring to a simmer.
  10. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
  11. Assemble: Divide grits among bowls and top with plant-based bacon bits, shrimp with broth, and green onions.

Notes

Use stone-ground grits rather than instant for better texture. Season the liquid before adding cornmeal to enhance flavor. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and drain excess liquid.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 716 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 2105 mg
  • Fat: 41 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 44 g
  • Cholesterol: 366 mg

Keywords: Shrimp and Grits, Southern classic, cheesy grits, seafood, gluten free, plant-based bacon

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