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Shrimp and Grits with Bacon: A Recipe for Busy Parents

As parents, our days are often filled with work, errands, and appointments. In between all of that busyness, finding the time to make a delicious meal can be a challenge. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joys of home cooking. Shrimp and grits with bacon is a hearty and flavorful meal that comes together quickly, so you can feed your family without sacrificing time with them.

The beauty of this dish is that it provides all the elements of a complete meal in one skillet. The bacon adds a layer of smoky flavor to the creamy grits while the shrimp provides a healthy source of protein. This combination makes it so satisfying that you won’t even miss the sides. And as an added bonus, it can be made in under 30 minutes!

So let’s get started. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:
• 1 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until just pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a boil then reduce heat to low. Slowly whisk in grits until combined then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in butter and reserved bacon fat until melted then season with salt and pepper.
4. Return skillet to medium-high heat then add garlic and green onions to remaining bacon fat and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cooked shrimp back into the skillet along with cooked bacon pieces then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute then remove from heat.
5. To serve, spoon grits into individual bowls then top with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional). Enjoy!

As stay at home parent I know how difficult it can be to find time during the day for your family while also getting meals made on time each night. That’s why I love this easy yet delicious recipe for Shrimp & Grits with Bacon! Not only does it come together quickly but it also has all of the elements of a complete meal all in one dish – protein from the shrimp, smoky flavor from the bacon, creamy goodness from the grits – making it perfect for busy parents who don’t have time for elaborate meal prep but still want something tasty for their families! Plus, you can make this meal any night of the week because it’s so easy to whip up in less than 30 minutes! So next time you’re looking for something quick yet tasty to serve your family try this Shrimp & Grits with Bacon recipe – they’ll thank you for it!