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How to Make South of the Border Shrimp and Grits - A Step-by-Step Guide

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits is a mouth-watering dish that combines the flavors of the American South with the spice and heat of Mexican cuisine. This fusion dish takes the classic Southern comfort food, shrimp and grits, and adds a zesty twist with the addition of bold Mexican spices and ingredients. The result is a dish that is both familiar and exciting, perfect for anyone looking to take their taste buds on a flavor-filled journey.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ cup yellow grits
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ⅓ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices bacon
  • ¾ cup frozen bell peppers
  • ⅓ pound frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Combine evaporated milk, grits, chicken broth, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until incorporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Add bell peppers to the bacon grease. Add shrimp and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until peppers are heated through and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped bacon.
  • Place a dollop of grits in each bowl and top with shrimp mixture and hot sauce.

    • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 867mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 448mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 644mg

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    Seafood recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Southern recipes
    Spicy recipes
    Comfort food recipes