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shrimp and grits

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gina Schmitz
Juneau, AK

What does a Southern girl do when she lives in Alaska? She makes Shrimp and Grits! The wonderfully sweet Alaskan Shrimp is wonderful in this dish. The shrimp I used was caught by a friend and I just happened to stop by when he was putting a bunch in his freezer. After eating this dish I have to say my timing was perfect. But I bet it would be just as good with the shrimp at your market.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min

Ingredients For shrimp and grits

  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    cream
  • 1 c
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    grits
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 6 slice
    bacon, chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    emeril's original essence seasoning

How To Make shrimp and grits

  • 1
    Combine 2 cups of the chicken broth, cream, water and 4 Tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the grits. Stir to remove any lumps and turn heat to low. Cook, covered for 1 hour stirring occasionally and adding extra broth to loosen if necessary.
  • 2
    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Emeril's Essence over the shrimp and refrigerate until closer to time to eat.
  • 3
    in a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter to a fairly high temperature. Add shrimp and brown but do not cook through. Remove shrimp to a bowl
  • 4
    In same skillet, put in the bacon and onion and cook until onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Do not allow garlic to burn. Remove from skillet and place on top of shrimp in bowl.
  • 5
    In same skillet, put butter in pan and melt, add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining 2 cups chicken broth and stir until thickened. (I added a tablespoon of cream, but I don't think it was necessary) Add in the shrimp, onion, bacon and garlic and cook until heated through.
  • 6
    Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits.

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