Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits

Name: Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon; 0.75 cup Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Chicken Broth; 12 fl oz Evaporated Milk; 0.5 cup Grits; 2 tsp Hot Sauce; 0.33 lb Medium Shrimp; 1 tbsp Salted Butter; 0.33 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 tsp Taco Seasoning

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Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits pairs creamy, cheese-laced grits with smoky bacon and tender shrimp kissed with taco seasoning and a splash of hot sauce. The result is rich, peppery, and lightly spicy with comforting textures in every bite. It’s a great weeknight dinner or a fun twist for a casual weekend brunch when you want bold flavors without extra fuss.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves3
DifficultyEasy

1

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the evaporated milk, grits, chicken broth, and butter; bring to a boil.
2

Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Add the Cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
4

Remove from the heat and set aside.
5

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side.
6

Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
7

Add the bell peppers to the bacon grease.
8

Add the shrimp and taco seasoning.
9

Cook and stir until the peppers are heated through and the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
10

Stir in the chopped bacon.
11

Place a dollop of grits in each bowl and top with the shrimp mixture and hot sauce.