Charleston Shrimp and Grits

Name: Charleston Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 slices Canadian bacon slices, chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 59 milliliters dry white wine; 118 milliliters fat-free half-and-half (or use low-fat); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 118 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 177 milliliters quick-cooking grits; 4 servings Chopped scallions (dark green tops only), for serving; 340 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined

The recipe Charleston Shrimp and Grits is ready in around 25 minutes and is definitely an outstanding gluten free option for lovers of Southern food. This recipe makes 4 servings with 311 calories, 26g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, half-and-half, wine, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

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Add the bacon, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

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Onion

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

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Add the white wine and let it bubble until it is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.

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In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the chicken broth and stir until dissolved.

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Corn Starch

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Add the remaining broth to the skillet along with the half-and-half and the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

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Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes.

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Shrimp

Meanwhile, cook the grits according to the package directions.

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Grits

Serve the shrimp and sauce over the grits and top with the scallions.

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Green Onions

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Servings:

3slices

Canadian bacon slices, chopped 1teaspoon

cornstarch 59milliliters

dry white wine 118milliliters

fat-free half-and-half (or use low-fat)1clove

garlic, finely chopped 1medium

green bell pepper, finely chopped 118milliliters

low-sodium chicken broth 1Tbsp

olive oil 1medium

onion, finely chopped 177milliliters

quick-cooking grits 4servings

Chopped scallions (dark green tops only), for serving 340grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Menage a Trois Limelight Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 11 dollars per bottle.