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new orleans shrimp and grits recipe

New Orleans Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Mariah Annader
This New Orleans Shrimp and Grits recipe combines creamy, cheesy grits with savory, spiced shrimp, topped with crispy bacon and sautéed vegetables. It's a comforting Southern dish perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 P
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Cook the Grits:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in the grits, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Keep warm.

Cook the Bacon:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.

Sauté Vegetables:

  • Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Cook the Shrimp:

  • Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add butter to the skillet, then add shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Assemble:

  • Serve shrimp over the cheesy grits, and top with the sautéed vegetables, crispy bacon, and chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp.
Substitute the cheddar with gouda for a richer flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Shrimp and grits, New Orleans cuisine, Southern comfort food
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