Dinner for 4

Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 bunch scallions; 1 stalk celery; 1 small red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp hot sauce; 4 cups whole or 2% milk; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

$20.11for 450 minServes 4

Cheesy quick grits pair with bacon, vegetables, Cajun shrimp, and a savory broth-based sauce.

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.30Typical price
	Shrimp, 1.5 lb$7.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$11.98Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Green onions, 1$1.19 each typical	1	$1.19Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.22Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.70Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Milk, 34 oz$0.04/oz typical	34 oz	$1.36Typical price
	Cornmeal, 5 oz$0.08/oz typical	5 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$20.11

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourAsian sauces and pastesHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Southern High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$5.03 per serving$20.11 for 4

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions
1 stalk celery
1 small red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot sauce
4 cups whole or 2% milk
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and leave 2 tablespoons fat in the pan.
Bring the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits, and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir the cheddar into the grits, then cover the pan and keep it warm.
Cook the celery, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic in the bacon skillet for 5 minutes.
Stir the flour into the vegetables, then add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt, add them to the skillet, and cook for 7 minutes until opaque and 145 F, then stir in the bacon.

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