Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by Tarrant's Cafe Downtown
Time45m
Serves4

with bacon, sausage, onions, peppers, tomatoes & cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp Mixture

Method

Prepare the Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt, then slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the Shrimp Mixture

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble, leaving the drippings in the pan.

  2. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    In the same skillet, add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside with the bacon.

  3. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add olive oil to the skillet, then add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 6

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 7

    Finish the Mixture

    Stir in the tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and sausage, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve a generous scoop of grits topped with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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