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Cajun Shrimp & Grits
Vanita Fields-Appleberry
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Cajun
Servings
6
Ingredients
For the Cajun shrimp:
5
strips of thick cut bacon
1/3
cup
red onion, chopped
1/2
red bell pepper, chopped
1/3
cup
sun-dried tomatoes
3
green onions, chopped + additional for topping
1
Tbsp.
garlic, minced
1 1/2
lbs.
raw shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined
1
tsp.
Cajun seasoning
1
tsp.
garlic powder
1
tsp.
salt
1/2
tsp.
black pepper
1
cup
half & half
For the white cheddar grits:
6
cups
water or chicken broth for added flavor
1 1/2
cups
old-fashioned grits
1/2
cup
sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1/3
cup
half & half
1
pinch
salt
Instructions
For the Cajun shrimp:
Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy and the fat has rendered.
Remove bacon and reserve 2 Tbsp. oil; discard the rest.
Add onion, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, and garlic to the hot bacon fat.
Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
Add shrimp and spices.
Cook until shrimp are no longer translucent and become bright pink in color, about 5 minutes.
Add half & half and continue to simmer for about 8 minutes.
Add any additional spices to taste.
For the white cheddar grits:
In a large pot on high heat, bring water or broth to a boil.
Slowly whisk in grits.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
When grits are tender, add cheese, half & half, and salt to taste.
Stir until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
To serve, spoon grits in a bowl, and top with shrimp mixture.
Garnish with crisp bacon and green onion.
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