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Ingredients
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Grits
Shrimp and Bacon
Method
Prepare the Grits
- 1
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Grits
Once the water is boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of grits to prevent lumps.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and simmer the grits, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Stir in Cream and Season
Once the grits have thickened, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until creamy.
Cook Shrimp and Bacon
- 5
Cook Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Cook Shrimp
Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 8
