Jul 17 2026
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Get Your Grits On Recipe

Inspired by Miss Shirley's Cafe, BWI Airport
Time1h
Serves4

Blackened Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, Stone Ground Grits with Diced Bacon, Tomato & Chives and Roasted Corn Emulsion

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Fried Green Tomatoes

Stone Ground Grits

Roasted Corn Emulsion

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Season and Cook Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with blackening seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 2

    Prepare and Fry Tomatoes

    Dip each slice of green tomato in buttermilk, then coat in cornmeal mixed with salt. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Stone Ground Grits

  1. 3

    Cook Grits

    In a pot, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a separate pan, cook diced bacon until crispy, then add to the grits along with heavy cream and chives. Stir to combine.

Roasted Corn Emulsion

  1. 4

    Make Corn Emulsion

    In a saucepan, combine corn kernels and vegetable stock. Simmer until corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add butter, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve a generous scoop of stone ground grits, top with blackened shrimp, add fried green tomatoes on the side, and drizzle with roasted corn emulsion.

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