Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Ingredients
Cheesy Grits
-
1½
cups
chicken stock or vegetable stock
-
1½
cups
whole milk
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
¾
cup
stone-ground grits
-
2
cups
cheddar cheese, shredded
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4
tablespoons
butter
Shrimp
-
1
pound
jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
6
strips
bacon, cut in ¼ inch strips
-
1
tablespoon
cajun seasoning
-
2
cloves
garlic, sliced
-
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
-
to taste
hot sauce
-
1
tablespoon
Italian parsley, finely chopped
-
2
tablespoons
scallions, thinly sliced
-
½
cup
grape tomatoes, cut in half
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth and milk to a gentle boil in a saucepan, then add salt and grits, whisking together.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer grits for 20-25 minutes until soft and creamy.
- Cook bacon strips until crispy, then set aside and drain on paper towels, saving some grease.
- Stir in butter and cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until fully incorporated, and season to taste.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add bacon grease, then dredge shrimp in seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Layer cheesy grits on plates, top with shrimp, and garnish with bacon, tomatoes, scallions, and parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
789
Total fat
49g
Total carbohydrates
34g
Total protein
49g
Sodium
2013mg
Cholesterol
408mg
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