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Shrimp and Grits Bites
Shrimp and Grits Bites are a bite-sized, portable version of shrimp and grits. This southern-inspired appetizer is perfect for parties!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h⏳ Prep: 2h🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●baking dish
- ●whisk
- ●baking sheet
- ●knife
- ●cutting board
- ●oven
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Spray a 9×13″ baking dish liberally with nonstick spray then set aside. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan then whisk in grits. Turn heat down to medium then cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes, whisking occasionally (a splatter screen is useful as grits will bubble and spatter.) Remove from heat then add 1-1/2 cups cheese, butter, salt, and pepper and then stir until smooth. Pour into prepared baking dish then cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until solid, at least ⏱️ 2 hours or up to overnight.
butter2 Tablespoons
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Run a knife around the outside edges of the baking dish then turn grits out onto a cutting board. Using a 2″ round cookie cutter, cut out rounds then place on two parchment paper-lined baking sheets that have been sprayed with nonstick spray OR use a sharp knife to cut grits into 2″ squares (you will have less waste with this method.) Bake rounds for ⏱️ 40-45 minutes or until golden brown, flipping half way through.
3
When rounds have ⏱️ 15 minutes left to bake, crisp bacon in a very large skillet over medium heat. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain then remove all but 2 Tablespoons bacon grease from skillet (add extra virgin olive oil if you need more fat.) Turn heat up slightly then add shrimp, green onions, and garlic then season lightly with salt and pepper and saute until shrimp are pink and cooked through, ⏱️ 3-4 minutes. Add cooked bacon in then stir to combine.
shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)1 lbgarlic (minced)2 clovessalt and pepper
4
Top baked grit rounds with sauteed shrimp mixture then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Turn oven to broil then broil until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)1 lb
Nutrition Facts
calories
111 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
0.4 g
sodium Content
307 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
0.04 g
cholesterol Content
46 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2.5 g
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