Southern Shrimp and Grits Delight

[yunggunna]

Hey folks! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a Southern favorite that's sure to impress – Shrimp and Grits Delight! Straight from the heart of Dixie, this dish combines creamy grits with succulent shrimp and a flavorful sauce that'll have you coming back for more. So, roll up your sleeves and let's dive into this delicious Southern comfort food!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. While the grits are cooking, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
3. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
4. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
7. Stir in the cooked bacon and butter until melted and well combined.
8. To serve, spoon the creamy grits onto plates or into bowls. Top with the shrimp and sauce mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Get ready to savor the flavors of the South with this Shrimp and Grits Delight! It's comfort food at its finest, perfect for any meal of the day. Enjoy, y'all!

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

This Shrimp and Grits Delight sounds like a Southern masterpiece Gotta get my taste of the South with this one. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[metro_boomin]

This is so great Seeing the details is enough for me to give me an urge to try. Thanks for the share!