Classic Charleston Breakfast Recipe

Name: Classic Charleston Breakfast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled shrimp; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt; cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons bacon grease; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 34-1 cup hot water (shrimp, chicken or vegetable) or 34-1 cup stock (shrimp, chicken or vegetable); hot cooked grits

Servings: persons

1 cup peeled shrimp
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt
cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons bacon grease
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
34-1 cup hot water (shrimp, chicken or vegetable) or 34-1 cup stock (shrimp, chicken or vegetable)
hot cooked grits

1
In a bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt and cayenne and set aside.
2
Heat the bacon grease in a skillet and saute the onion and pepper over medium heat until the onion begins to become transparent (about 10 minutes).
3
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until the flour begins to brown.
4
Add the shrimp and about 3/4 cup of liquid, stirring constantly and turning the shrimp to cook evenly.
5
Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and the gravy is uniformly smooth, thinning with a little extra liquid if necessary.
6
Serve immediately over the hot grits.
7
and I'll be right over.

198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peeled shrimp, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Classic Charleston Breakfast falls under the Breakfast 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.

Classic Charleston Breakfast

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