Shrimp And Grits With Spinach

Serves: 5

Brad Rosenbaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cups

Low-Fat Milk

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until grits are very tender, whisking often, about 8 minutes

2

Bring milk, 1 garlic clove, and salt to boil in medium saucepan

3

Gradually whisk in grits

4

Season to taste with salt and pepper

5

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring often

6

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

7

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings

8

Add shrimp to drippings in skillet

9

Sauté until shrimp are pink, stirring often, about 1 minute

10

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper

11

Add shallots and remaining garlic to skillet

12

Sauté until shallots are translucent and shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes

13

Add clam juice to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits

14

Add spinach to skillet and toss just to wilt

15

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce

16

Divide grits among 6 plates

17

Top with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with bacon

18

Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over and serve

19

Bring milk, 1 garlic clove, and salt to boil in medium saucepan

20

Gradually whisk in grits

21

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until grits are very tender, whisking often, about 8 minutes

22

Season to taste with salt and pepper

23

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring often

24

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain

25

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings

26

Add shrimp to drippings in skillet

27

Sauté until shrimp are pink, stirring often, about 1 minute

28

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper

29

Add shallots and remaining garlic to skillet

30

Sauté until shallots are translucent and shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes

31

Add clam juice to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits

32

Add spinach to skillet and toss just to wilt

33

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce

34

Divide grits among 6 plates

35

Top with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with bacon

36

Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over and serve