Cajun Shrimp and Grits

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 5 Bacon, thick slices

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, large or jumbo

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 2 Green onions
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1/2 cup Red bell pepper

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 cup Quick grits

• Condiments

  • 1 Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cups Cheddar cheese, white sharp
  • 3 cups Milk

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 -1½ pound Extra Large or Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 thick bacon slices, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• ½ cup red bell pepper diced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun salt.
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup Quick Grits
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups milk (sub with water)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3-4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1-2 cups white sharp cheddar cheese(preferably smoked)
• Salt to taste

Directions

• Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp this may take about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove bacon form skillet and transfer to a plate. There will be some bacon drippings left in the pan (about 3 tablespoons).
• Add about 1 Tablespoons of oil / butter to the pan. Followed by shrimp. Season with Cajun salt, and sauté shrimp for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside
• Then add garlic, paprika, bell pepper, parsley, and green onions. Add about ¼ cup broth or more -adjust to preference . Continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Add shrimp towards the last minute. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Remove and serve over grits
• Start by adding water, milk, bay leaf and salt to a heavy sauce- pan. Bring to a boil.
• Gradually whisk in the grits, until you have added the whole thing in the pot, a little at a time. Keep stirring with a whisk to prevent any lumps.
• You may have to remove sauce- pan from heat while trying to get rid of lumps – if needed.
• Reduce heat and cook grits at a bare simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until water is fully absorbed and grits thickened. This will take you about 15 minutes.
• Remove grits from heat; add butter and cheese, stirring with a whisk until cheese melts.
• Assemble the dish by placing the grits at the bottom of a shallow bowl, Cajun shrimp and it’s sauce. Enjoy piping hot!