Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Inspired by Pearlz Oyster Bar

Time40m

Serves4

chef’s daily creation

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Ingredients

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Shrimp and Grits Ingredients

1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup Grits

4 cups water

4 tablespoons Butter

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

4 slices bacon, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Cooking Directions

Prepare the Grits

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the grits and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

Sauté the Shrimp

In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Combine and Serve

Spoon the creamy grits onto plates, top with sautéed shrimp, and finish with crispy bacon and chopped green onions.