Deep Fried Shrimp and Grits

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the grits down regularly.
  2. 2Add black pepper, salt, butter, heavy cream, and shredded cheese to the grits.
  3. 3Pour the grits into a baking dish and allow them to cool completely in the fridge for a couple of hours.
  4. 4Slice the cooled grits into blocks.
  5. 5Prepare flour, eggs, and Panko breadcrumbs in separate plates.
  6. 6Coat the grit blocks with flour, then egg, and then Panko breadcrumbs.
  7. 7Add the coated grit blocks into hot oil and fry them until they are nice and golden brown.
  8. 8Set the fried grit blocks aside.
  9. 9Season the shrimp really good.
  10. 10In a hot pan, add butter, oil, and bell peppers.
  11. 11Add minced garlic paste to the pan.
  12. 12Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan.
  13. 13Cook the shrimp down a bit, then add tomato paste.
  14. 14Deglaze the pan with a little chicken broth.
  15. 15Add heavy cream and more seasoning to the pan.
  16. 16Let the sauce thicken up.
  17. 17Throw in some green onion.

Ingredients

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • shredded cheese
  • shrimp
  • flour
  • eggs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • oil
  • bell peppers
  • minced garlic paste
  • tomato paste
  • chicken broth
  • green onion

Equipment

potbaking dishknifeplatepanstrainer

Tips

  • Shrimp and grits is one of the cook's favorite breakfast foods of all time, and this recipe takes it to a completely new level.