Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on; 2 strips of thick cut bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tablespoons green onions, finely diced; 1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper to taste; white hominy grits; milk; water

Servings: persons

12 peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on
2 strips of thick cut bacon, diced
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons green onions, finely diced
1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
white hominy grits
milk
water

1
Place diced bacon in a cold iron skillet and fry until crispy. (Starting in a cold pan allows as much fat as possible to render out of the bacon. This will be used for the bacon gravy.) Remove fried bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve, but do not drain on paper towels.
2
Add pepper, onions and shallots to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook until onions are translucent.
3
Remove half of the vegetable mixture and put in the pot the grits will cook in. Leave the other half of the vegetable mixture in the skillet.
4
Add the reserved bacon and any drippings back into the skillet with the vegetables. Add the butter and melt. Add the raw shrimp. Turn the shrimp with tongs and cook until pink on both sides. Remove from heat.
5
While the shrimp are cooking, follow package directions for 2 servings of grits. Replace half of the water called for with milk. Add water and milk to the vegetable mixture in the pot. Add seasonings and taste. Adjust if necessary. Bring contents of the pot to a boil. Add grits with a whisk and cook according to package directions.
6
To serve: place 1 serving of grits in a bowl. Place 6 shrimp on each serving and drizzle with bacon and vegetable gravy. Depending on how much drippings the bacon renders, it may be necessary to add a little additional butter to the bacon and vegetable mixture in the skillet to make enough gravy before ladling over shrimp and grits.

435

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on, 2 strips of thick cut bacon, diced, 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced, 2 tablespoons green onions, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy 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.

Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy

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