Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Gulf Shrimp, Country Ham, Button Mushrooms, Green Onion, Speckled Grits
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Grits
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the speckled grits and add salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 20-25 minutes). Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Shrimp and Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced country ham and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to crisp. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet and season with black pepper, red pepper flakes, and additional salt if needed. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Once the shrimp are cooked, stir in the chopped green onions. Serve the shrimp mixture over a bed of creamy grits. Garnish with more green onions if desired.