Shrimp Grits Recipe
Shrimp, grits, pork belly in a buttermilk biscuit bowl.
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Ingredients
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Grits
Shrimp and Pork Belly
Buttermilk Biscuit Bowl
Method
Grits
Shrimp and Pork Belly
- 4
Cook Pork Belly
In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 oz of pork belly until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Cook Shrimp
Add 1 lb of shrimp, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of cayenne pepper, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and return the crispy pork belly to the skillet. Mix well to combine and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
Buttermilk Biscuit Bowl
- 8
Prepare Biscuit Mixture
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 9
Cut in Butter
Cut in 1 stick of cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 10
Combine Dough
Stir in 3 tablespoons of buttermilk until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 11
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Roll out to about 1 inch thick, then cut into circles.
- 12
Bake Biscuits
Place the biscuit rounds onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
