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jen's georgia country style shrimp n grits

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usmcmom1 avatar
St. Cloud, FL
Updated on Apr 21, 2015

this recipe is very special to me - as this recipe was picked and printed in the Blue Crab Bay Co.'s 2014 Calendar. Since then - I've had it published in 2 magazines; it seems it's not just one of my family's favorite - but some others like it as well. I hope if you try it - that you & yours enjoy it too...

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 slices smoked bacon
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups plus 2 tbsp. heavy cream, divided
  • 2 cups grits (not instant)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1-2 - green onions, chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails attached
  • 1 - lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1-2 teaspoon chesapeake bay seasoning

How To Make jen's georgia country style shrimp n grits

  • Step 1
    Fry bacon until crispy, drain, and set aside. Save grease.
  • Step 2
    Bring water and 2 cups of heavy cream to a steady boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in grits, 2 teaspoons of salt and a teaspoon of pepper. Reduce the heat to medium, place the butter on top of grits, and cover. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes; stirring frequently.
  • Step 3
    For the shrimp: Heat the oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Saute' the onion and green onion with the remaining salt & pepper over medium heat until softened.
  • Step 4
    Add the shrimp, and pour the lemon juice, paprika and parsley over them. Cook thoroughly. Add remaining heavy cream and half of the bacon grease. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Step 5
    Spoon over the grits. Add the Chesapeake Bay Seasoning to the remaining bacon grease and drizzle over the dish.
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