Classic Shrimp and Grits
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Category
Shrimp / Entree
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
This traditional low country recipe uses bacon and is served with a simple sauce and uses stone-ground grits with cheese. The whole thing only takes 30 minutes to make!
Author:KnowSeafood
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup stone-ground grits
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 strips bacon
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1lb Coloassal Shrimp, peeled and deveined.
salt and pepper to taste
thinly sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Directions
Bring 2 cups of the chicken broth, the milk (2 cups), 3 tablespoons of the butter, and a pinch of salt to a gentle boil in a medium sized pot. Add the grits and whisk together. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until grits are fully cooked, soft, and creamy, whisking again every 5 minutes or so.
Meanwhile, cook the 4 bacon strips until crispy in a nonstick or cast iron skillet. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Once cool, chop into small pieces.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet.
Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the bacon grease until only just cooked- about 2 minutes per side.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the shrimp and stir until melted and broth is heated.
When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in the cheese (1 cup) until melted.
Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits, making sure to spoon some of the liquid from the skillet over the grits, and sprinkle with the bacon pieces and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
Recipe via Bowl of Delicious
