Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp And Bacon Grits Recipe

Inspired by Mahina & Sun’s
Time45m
Serves4

Kauai shrimp, garlic, fennel, mushroom, bacon, tomato, spring onion, parsley

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Ingredients

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Shrimp and Grits Base

Method

Cooking the Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits and 1 teaspoon of salt. Reduce heat to low, stir frequently and cook until thickened, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. Set aside.

Cooking the Shrimp and Bacon Mix

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving the drippings in the pan.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and diced fennel. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and diced tomato, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.

  3. 4

    Add the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Crumble the cooked bacon and return it to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  4. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Chop the spring onions and parsley. Stir them into the shrimp and bacon mixture. Season with black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the shrimp and bacon mixture. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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