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shrimp and grits

Shrimp & Grits

Experience the joy of cooking with shrimp and grits, a dish bursting with flavor and a tribute to Southern culinary traditions.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

Ingredients: Grits

  • 1½ cups Milk
  • 1½ cups Water
  • 3/4 cup Grits
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese

Ingredients: Shrimp and Gravy

  • 1/2 lb Thick sliced bacon
  • 1 cup Yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 lb Shrimp (raw)
  • 2 Green onions

Instructions
 

Grits Instructions

  • Begin by heating the milk, water, and salt over medium heat in a saucepan.
  • Add the grits and whisk continuously to prevent them from clumping.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking frequently.
  • Once the grits are a smooth, thick consistency, remove from the heat.
  • Add the butter and cheese and whisk until combined.
  • Cover and set aside until the shrimp is finished.

Shrimp and gravy

  • Heat a large cast iron pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the bacon until very crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Toss the diced onions into the remaining bacon grease in the cast iron skillet and sauté until tender and translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.
  • Coat the onions and garlic with flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping the bottom to release any brown bit flavors.
  • Add the cayenne, salt, pepper, and butter. Cook for 5 minutes to incorporate spices and thicken.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Toss in the shrimp and cook in the gravy for about 6 minutes, stirring to cook the shrimp thoroughly.
  • Chop half of the bacon and half of the green onions and stir into the shrimp gravy.
  • Serve immediately
  • To serve, scoop about a 1/2 cup of grits into a bowl. Ladle gravy and shrimp over the grits. Top with a spoon full of bacon bits and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 600kcal
Keyword southern
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