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Cajun Shrimp And Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cajun Shrimp
5 thick slices bacon, chopped
1 -1½ lbs. (454 – 680 g) shrimp, (extra large or jumbo) peeled and deveined
1 tsp. (5 g) Cajun salt
2 tsp. (10 g) garlic, minced
1 tsp. (2 g) smoked paprika
½ C. (93 g) red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp. (8 g) parsley, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ C. (63 ml) broth, or more (stock works, too)
½ lemon (optional)
salt and pepper

Grits
2 C. (480 ml) water
3 C. (720 ml) milk, or sub with water
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1 C. quick grits
3-4 tbsp. (42-56 g) unsalted butter
1-2 C. (113-226 g) yellow sharp cheddar cheese, preferably smoked
1 C. chopped Jalapenos
Directions:
Directions:
Cajun Shrimp
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp this may take about 3-5 minutes.

Remove bacon from skillet and transfer to a plate. Some bacon drippings will be left in the pan (about 3 tablespoons).

Add about a tablespoon of oil or butter to the pan, followed by shrimp. Then season with Cajun salt, and sauté shrimp for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Then add garlic, paprika, bell pepper, parsley, and green onions to the pan. Add about ¼ cup of broth or more – adjust to preference. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.

Add shrimp towards the last minute with lemon juice if desired, and adjust to taste. Throw in the crisp bacon, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

Remove the mix from the heat and serve over your grits.

Grits
Start by adding water, milk, bay leaf, and salt to a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Gradually whisk in the grits until you have added them all to the pot. Keep stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps.

You may need to remove the saucepan from heat while getting rid of lumps.

Reduce heat and cook grits at a bare simmer, covered, frequently stirring, until water is fully absorbed and grits thickened. This will take you about 15 minutes.

Then remove grits from heat; add butter and cheese. Stir with a whisk until cheese melts.

Assemble the dish by placing the grits at the bottom of a shallow bowl, then the Cajun shrimp and sauce on top. Enjoy piping hot!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 mins

 

 

 

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