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shrimp & grits

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

With flavorful ingredients, this dish is so comforting! It's another delicious 30-minute recipe to add to your folder.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp & grits

  • SHRIMP
  • 4 slice
    bacon, diced
  • 1 lb
    prawns or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c
    celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red peppers, finely chopped
  • 3 lg
    green onions, thinly sliced, white & green parts separated
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • GRITS
  • 4 1/4 c
    whole milk or 2%
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground himalayan pink salt
  • 1 c
    quick-cooking grits
  • 1 c
    grated sharp white cheddar cheese

How To Make shrimp & grits

  • 1
    To make the shrimp… In a large skillet, add bacon and turn the heat to medium. Sauté until almost crispy, about 9 to 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Add shrimp and sprinkle on Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 1 minute or almost pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon and shrimp to a bowl; set aside.
  • 3
    Add butter to the skillet and when melted add celery. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Add red peppers and white parts of green onions; cook for 2 minutes. Quickly sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Add flour and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 6
    Pour in broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  • 7
    Meanwhile, make the grits… In a medium pot over medium heat, add milk and salt; bring to a boil. Slowly add grits, whisking continuously for 2 minutes.
  • 8
    Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until grits get thick and creamy, about 5 to 6 minutes, whisking often.
  • 9
    Remove from the heat and, working in batches, add cheese. Stir until nicely combined. Cover and set aside.
  • 10
    Return the bacon and shrimp back to the skillet along with any accumulated juices, making sure the shrimp are submerged. Cook for just 2 minutes, enough to warm up the proteins.
  • 11
    Spoon grits into warm bowls. Top with sauce mixture and garnish with green parts of green onions.
  • 12
    To view this 30-minute flavorful recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/GJSPwh6Sq_o
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