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Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

URL: https://www.askchefdennis.com/shrimp-cheesy-grits-recipe/

Ingredients

Cheesy Grits

  • cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup stone-ground grits
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 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

  1. Bring chicken broth and milk to a gentle boil in a saucepan, then add salt and grits, whisking together.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer grits for 20-25 minutes until soft and creamy.
  3. Cook bacon strips until crispy, then set aside and drain on paper towels, saving some grease.
  4. Stir in butter and cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until fully incorporated, and season to taste.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add bacon grease, then dredge shrimp in seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  6. 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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