Description
Experience the rich flavors of Louisiana with this delightful Shrimp and Grits recipe, inspired by New Orleans cuisine. This comforting dish features creamy stone-ground grits paired with succulent shrimp and savory turkey turkey bacon, all enveloped in a zesty Cajun gravy that tantalizes your taste buds. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, this versatile meal is perfect for any occasion and easily customizable to suit your palate. With just a quick prep time and straightforward cooking steps, you can bring a taste of Southern hospitality straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Diced turkey turkey bacon (or chicken sausage)
- ½ cup chopped white onions
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken broth, butter, and salt to a boil. Gradually stir in grits; reduce heat to low and cook until thickened (about 20-25 minutes). Stir in milk and cheeses until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced turkey turkey bacon until crispy. Add onions and sauté until translucent; stir in garlic for another minute. Add shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and chicken broth; cook until shrimp are pink (about 5-7 minutes). Finish with lemon juice.
- Serve creamy grits topped with the flavorful shrimp mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg