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Bacon Beer Shrimp with Beer Cheese Grits

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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the grits:

  • 12 ounces wheat beer
  • 2 cups water plus additional
  • 1 cup yellow grits not instant
  • 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

For the shrimp:

  • 4 strips thick cut bacon chopped
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1 lbs raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ cup wheat beer
  • 2 tbs chopped chives

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat add the beer and 2 cups of warm water. Bring to a simmer and slowly add the grits. Cook over a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and tender. Add water ¼ cup at a time when the grits begin to dry out.
  • Once the grits are cooked stir in the cheddar, butter, cream, salt and pepper.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat (don’t turn the heat too high, medium heat will render more fat than high heat) until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon, set aside. Pour off all the bacon fat except about 1 tablespoon. Return pan to heat, melt the butter in the skillet.
  • Add the shrimp and spices, toss to coat. Pour in the beer, cooking until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the grits to serving bowls, top with shrimp, bacon and chives.