Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits (lunch) Recipe

Inspired by The Bistro
Time45m
Serves4

brussels, shallots, bacon, pimento cheese grits, smoked jalapeno butter

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp & Bacon

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits and 1 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Pimento Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of pimento cheese and season with 1 tsp of black pepper. Keep warm on low heat.

Cook the Shrimp & Bacon

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.

  2. 4

    Sauté Shallots and Brussels

    In the same skillet, add the chopped shallots and halved Brussels sprouts. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender and starting to brown.

  3. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add minced garlic and shrimp to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the smoked jalapeño butter and crumble the cooked bacon back into the skillet.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon a generous amount of pimento cheese grits onto a plate. Top with the shrimp and Brussels mixture. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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