Jul 17 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Revelry
Time45m
Serves4

hot honey cajun shrimp, smoked cheddar grits, bacon gravy

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Grits

Bacon Gravy

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, cajun seasoning, and hot honey. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Grits Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Grits

    In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in the butter and smoked cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Bacon Gravy Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Bacon Gravy

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and crumble it. In the bacon fat, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    Spoon the smoked cheddar grits onto a plate, top with the hot honey cajun shrimp, and drizzle with the bacon gravy. Serve immediately.

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