Based on original "Edisto Breakfast Shrimp" recipe

Serves
4
Prep time:
0:30
Cooking time:
0:12
Total time:
0:45

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

Grits

Final Preparation

Directions

1.

PREPARE shrimp (thaw, peel, devein) as needed; RINSE shrimp; PAT dry; PLACE in medium bowl.

2.

COMBINE lemon juice, ground red pepper and Cajun seasoning; STIR into shrimp; SET aside.

3.

PREPARE grits according to recipe; before serving with shrimp, STIR in cheese, allowing to MELT.

4.

While grits are cooking, in a medium skillet, HEAT butter over medium heat for 30 seconds; ADD onion and pepper; COOK until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

5.

STIR flour into vegetables; COOK until golden, about 2 minutes.

6.

Carefully STIR in broth; ADD shrimp; COOK, stirring, until mixture is thickened and bubbly and the shrimp has turned opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

7.

SEASON to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve hot shrimp over bed of hot grits.

May also substitute 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, depending on condition of your heart.

From BH&G web site
Entered by Tom King via MasterCook
Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 390 Calories; 23g Fat (54.9% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 233mg Cholesterol; 775mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.