Stacy Lyn's Shrimp and Grits
This simple southern-style shrimp and grits recipe is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. Try it today!
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup Tasso, chorizo, or thick-cut bacon Tasso or chorizo preferable
- ¼ cup Onions diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Shrimp stock if needed to loosen gravy
- ½ cup scallions sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Add the grits, stir, and reduce heat to a simmer. Add cheese and stir until incorporated. Don’t put the cheese into the grits until you are about to serve them.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Tasso, chorizo, or bacon until crispy. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic and cook until translucent. Deglaze with the white wine. Add shrimp and sauté for about 45 seconds, or until pink. Slowly add the cream. Loosen if the gravy looks too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the grits among 8 bowls, then top with the shrimp mixture. Top with scallions and serve.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread.
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