Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Farmers UnionSpicy Shrimp & Cheesy Grits Recipe

Spicy Shrimp & Cheesy Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Farmers Union
Time40m
Serves4

bacon, spiced tomato jus, scallion, lemon

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Ingredients

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Shrimp & Tomato Jus

Cheesy Grits

Method

Shrimp & Tomato Jus

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the tomato sauce, spicy paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and half of the chopped scallions. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Combine with Bacon

    Stir the cooked bacon back into the shrimp and tomato jus, mixing well.

Cheesy Grits

  1. 5

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil over high heat.

  2. 6

    Cook Grits

    Once boiling, slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

  3. 7

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Stir in the milk, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese into the grits, mixing until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

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