Sweet and Smoky Shrimp and Grits

A masterpiece of Southern cuisine, this dish pairs ultra-creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits with a savory tomato gravy. The topping of salty bacon and sweet shrimp creates a perfect balance of flavors.

Sweet and Smoky Shrimp and Grits

A masterpiece of Southern cuisine, this dish pairs ultra-creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits with a savory tomato gravy. The topping of salty bacon and sweet shrimp creates a perfect balance of flavors.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Grits: 2 cups yellow grits 2 cups heavy cream, 1 liter water, 2 cups cheddar, smoked paprika
• Sauce: 4 bacon slices 4 tomatoes (chopped), 1 onion, 1 tbsp brown sugar, red pepper flakes
• Shrimp: 1 lb raw shrimp peeled

Equipment

• Saucepan (for grits)
• Skillet (for sauce)

Method

 

Instructions

1. Fry bacon until crisp; remove. Cook onion and tomatoes in the bacon fat with sugar and spices for 30-45 mins.
2. Boil water, cream, and paprika. Whisk in grits and simmer 30-35 mins until thick.
3. Stir cheddar into the cooked grits.
4. Add shrimp to the tomato sauce and cook 5-7 mins until pink.
5. Serve bowls of grits topped with the shrimp sauce and crumbled bacon.

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