Blackened Shrimp And Grits Recipe
crispy anson mill grits, smoked bacon collard greens, preserved okra butter
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Grits
Collard Greens
Okra Butter
Method
Shrimp
- 1
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grits
- 3
- 4
Collard Greens
- 5
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot, cook the chopped smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 6
- 7
Cook the Collard Greens
Add the chopped collard greens and chicken broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the greens are tender.
- 8
Combine with Bacon
Stir in the cooked bacon and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Okra Butter
- 9
Make the Okra Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the chopped preserved okra and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
