The Dish - Orlando Sentinel: Scott McKenzie & the Morning Mix recipe of the week: Shrimp & Grits

The Dish - Orlando Sentinel Sentinel Food Editor Heather McPherson offers a different view from the kitchen window.

Scott McKenzie & the Morning Mix recipe of the week: Shrimp & Grits Feb 20th 2013, 10:23 Sautéed Shrimp & Cheese Grits The more the merrier in the Orlando Sentinel test kitchen! That's why we have teamed with the fabulous folks over at Orlando's WOMX Mix 105.1 to offer the morning show's Recipe of the Week. Today’s recipe is Sautéed Shrimp & Cheese Grits. Once almost exclusively a staple of Southern cuisine, grits have made their way from the family breakfast table to the lunch and dinner menus of some of the nation's finest restaurants. Shrimp and grits is one of the most popular combinations. All over the country chefs have created an amazing variety of shrimp and grits recipes, but one of the simple classics is a stir-fry of shrimp and peppers served over creamy cheddar grits. Every Wednesday, you can find more recipes picked exclusively for Scott McKenzie & the Morning Mix here and at mix1051.com. Sautéed Shrimp & Cheese Grits 6 servings Grits: 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup quick grits 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Shrimp: 1 cup diced bacon 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper strips 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste Sliced green onion and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish 1. To prepare grits, bring chicken broth and milk to a boil in large saucepan. Stir in grits and salt; return to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes until thickened; stirring occasionally. Stir in cheddar cheese. Keep warm. 2. To prepare shrimp, cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add shrimp, peppers and onion; cook until vegetables are tender and shrimp turn pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce. Stir in bacon. Serve shrimp mixture over warm cheese grits. Garnish with chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. SOURCE: Martha White Scott McKenzie leads the morning crew at Mix 105.1.

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