Southern Soul Food

Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup stone-ground grits (not instant); 4 cups chicken broth or water; 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 cloves garlic, chopped scallions

Creamy grits topped with savory shrimp.

45 minutes

Serves 3

Main

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Cook the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, whisking occasionally until thick and tender.

2
Finish the Grits: Remove the grits from the heat. Vigorously stir in the heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese until completely smooth and velvety. Cover to keep warm.
3
Crisp the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
4
Season the Shrimp: Toss the prepared shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat the bacon fat in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
6
Assemble: Ladle a generous portion of the cheesy grits into shallow bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp, a drizzle of the pan juices, the crispy bacon bits, and freshly chopped scallions.

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