# Southern Shrimp and Grits

Creamy, cheesy grits topped with Cajun spiced shrimp, crispy bacon, and a flavorful cream sauce.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup Stone ground grits
- 4 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Cheese
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Spices
- 1 small Onions
- 1 cup Bell peppers (red and green)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 handful Parsley
- 1 slice Lemon

## Instructions

1. Make grits using stone ground grits, milk, butter, and cheese.
2. Fry bacon until crispy, reserving bacon grease.
3. Season shrimp with spices and cook in bacon grease for about two minutes until pink.
4. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, garlic, and salt to the pan.
5. Add tomato paste and cook for a minute.
6. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
7. Add heavy cream and mix; season with spices.
8. Add shrimp and bacon back into the pan and mix.
9. Plate the grits and top with the creamy shrimp and bacon mixture.
10. Garnish with green onions, parsley, and a lemon slice.

## Equipment

- whisk
- spoon
- spatula
- pan
- small saucepan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1278256709947235?fs=e&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/486828b7-0809-4a27-b538-bca89766f9de
- Extracted: 2025-03-02

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