Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits

Hello everybody, it is Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, shrimp and grits. One of my favorites. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Shrimp and Grits is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Shrimp and Grits is something that I have loved my whole life.

Shrimp and grits is one of those iconic Southern dishes that stir something deep inside those who grew up with them. Originally from the oceanic South—Georgia, the Low Country coast of the. Bobby Flay takes Southern-style Shrimp and Grits to the next level by adding sharp cheddar, bacon and lime juice in this easy recipe from Food Network.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have shrimp and grits using 12 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Shrimp and Grits:
  1. Get 1 lb Shrimp
  2. Take 2 cup grits
  3. Prepare 1 bunch Scallions
  4. Make ready 1 large Shallot
  5. Take 2 clove Garlic
  6. Prepare 4 large Whole Baby Bell Mushrooms
  7. Make ready 1 medium Sweet Red Pepper
  8. Take 1/3 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
  9. Prepare 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  10. Take 1/4 tsp Fresh Cracked Pepper
  11. Make ready 1 tbsp Salted Butter
  12. Make ready 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Instructions to make Shrimp and Grits:
  1. Peel and clean shrimp (placing shells in 2 quart sauce pan of water)
  2. Place cleaned shrimp in bowl of cold water.
  3. Heat water with shrimp shells adding salt and all purpose seasoning to the water.
  4. Take four of the scallion stalks and cut into 1/4" pieces.
  5. Dice red pepper and place in bowl with previously sliced items.
  6. Slice two more scallions on an angle making 1/2" tubes like penne pasta. Set aside.
  7. When water comes to boil and shrimp shells are pink, pour the liquid through strainer into large heat resistant bowl. Then return strained liquid to the sauce pan and stir in grits. Return to medium heat and stir occasionally, keeping the grits smooth in consistency. Turn heat to low and cover the pot with lid.
  8. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. As the butter melts, toss the sliced and diced vegetables in seasonings with the olive oil.
  9. While the butter melts, liberally sprinkle Kosher salt and cracked pepper over cleaned, drained shrimp.
  10. Once butter has melted in skillet, stir in vegetables. Keep them moving in pan so they are evenly heated. When vegetables begin to wilt, add shrimp to pan and continue to stir, until all the shrimp have curled and have turned pink.
  11. Now toss the remaining scallions into shrimp and vegetable mixture. turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 5 mins.
  12. In a dinner bowl or large plate, pour in serving of grits, then scoop shrimp and vegetables on top.

Shrimp and grits started out as a seasonal fisherman's dish of shrimp cooked in bacon grease served over creamy grits in the Low Country where they were also known as "breakfast shrimp." Many restaurants have shrimp and grits on their menus; most even claim theirs are the best. Now's your chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits in Columbia, South Carolina! Our Shrimp & Grits has been featured on the Food Network's Food Finds show and the show Road Tasted with Bobby & Jamie Deen. It has also been featured in Southern Living Magazine. Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe (The BEST!) Cheesy Shrimp and Grits are the ultimate southern meal.

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