1 lb. peeled medium fresh shrimp ¼ c. chopped green bell pepper
3 T. fresh lemon juice 3 T. melted bacon drippings
1 t. salt 2 T. flour
1 t. red pepper ¾ c. shrimp stock or chicken broth
¼ c. finely chopped onion
Instructions
Combine shrimp, lemon juice, salt and pepper in bowl and set aside.
Cook onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings in large skillet for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle with flour and stirring constantly and cook 2 minutes or until begins to brown.
Add shrimp and stock, stirring and cook 2-3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and gravy is smooth. Add water or more stock is too thick. Serve over creamy grits.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/charleston-shrimp-and-grits/