Southern Shrimp and Grits (Printable Version)
Juicy Cajun-spiced shrimp with creamy, buttery stone-ground grits, finished with sharp cheddar and crispy bacon in one cozy bowl.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 cup stone-ground grits
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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4 slices bacon
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thick and creamy (about 20-25 minutes).
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Stir in the butter, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
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In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
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Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
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Crumble the bacon and stir into the shrimp mixture. To serve, spoon grits into bowls and top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.