Shrimp And Grits Recipe
Shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, shallots, shiitake mushrooms, basil and applewood smoked bacon served over creamy grits
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Shrimp and Grits
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add olive oil if necessary, and sauté the shallots and shiitake mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with black pepper, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the chopped basil and cooked bacon.
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Serve
Spoon the creamy grits onto plates, and top with the sautéed shrimp mixture. Garnish with additional basil if desired.