Chef John'S Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white grits; 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons minced green onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white grits
1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
["Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer bacon to a dish, leaving drippings in the skillet.
2
Watch Now", "Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
3
Watch Now", "Stir 4 cups water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a pot; bring to a boil. Whisk grits into pot, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until grits are creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir white Cheddar cheese into grits.
4
Watch Now", "Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
5
Watch Now", "Heat skillet with bacon drippings over high heat. Cook shrimp in hot bacon fat in a single layer for 1 minute. Turn shrimp and add jalapeno; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir cream mixture, bacon, green onion, and garlic to shrimp mixture; cook and stir, adding water as necessary to thin the sauce, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
6
Watch Now", "Ladle grits into a bowl and top with shrimp and sauce.
7
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Shrimp And Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Shrimp And Grits

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