Shrimp & Grits

Apr 2, 2022

• Recipe

• 4 pieces of bacon, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 pound of unfrozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, can be cooked or uncooked
• 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp of minced garlic
• 2 tbsp of minced green onion
• 1 tbsp of minced jalapeno
• 1 tbsp of chopped parsley

• 1/4 cup of water
• 2 tbsp of cream
• 2 tsp of lemon juice
• A few drops of Worcestershire sauce

• 1 cup white grits
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup grated white cheddar

1. Season Shrimp

• Take one pound of thawed, thoroughly dried shrimp and throw in bowl with 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and pinch of cayenne pepper.

2. Cook Grits
   • Add 4 cups of water, 1 tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of butter to pot
   • When it comes to a boil, whisk in grits
   • Turn down, bring to simmer, cook uncovered to time on the package.
   • When grits are done, turn off the stove, and stir in 1/2 cup of grated white cheddar. Cover to keep warm.
3. Saute Chopped Bacon & Cook Shrimp
   • If you’re using uncooked shrimp, remove the bacon from the pan once it is almost crisp, while keeping the fat in the pan. Aim for about one tablespoon of fat in the pan to use for cooking shrimp. Add the shrimp, while making sure the pan is hot.
   • if you’re using cooked shrimp, wait until the bacon pieces are already mostly cooked, then throw the cooked shrimp to reheat.
   • Immediately throw in 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of green onion, and 1 tbsp of minced jalapeno. Stir diligently.
   • Toss bacon back in with 1/4 cup of water, 2 tbsp of cream, 2 tsp of lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
   • As sauce forms, mix in 1 tbsp of parsley.
   • Serve in a bowl, sauce over shrimp over grits.

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