Shrimp and Grits on the Barbie

Shrimp and Grits on the Barbie
Shrimp and Grits on the Barbie might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 37g of protein, 39g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

1
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
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Drain and cool bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
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Heat a stovetop grill over medium heat and cook shrimp until pink and no longer translucent in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Place cooked shrimp, green onion, garlic, and crumbled bacon in the bacon drippings left in the skillet. Turn heat to low and keep shrimp mixture warm.
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Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, melt butter in the water, stir in grits, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Turn heat to low. Stir shrimp mixture with bacon drippings into the grits; stir in Cheddar cheese until thoroughly melted and combined.
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Serve topped with barbeque sauce.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Ziobaffan Organic Pinot Grigio with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio has fresh rich aromas of apples and pears with hints of citrus that fade into a floral bouquet and on the palate it is bright and fresh with wonderful fruit flavors.ZIOBAFFA Pinot Grigio pairs well with a wide array of lighter cuisine, especially fish/shellfish, poultry, pastas in cream sauce and softer cheeses. It's also an ideal aperitif. Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score12
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