Description of the Meal: Shrimp and grits is a classic Southern dish that features creamy grits topped with tender shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of stone-ground grits
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup of chicken or seafood broth
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Mean Green, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are creamy and tender.
- 3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and keep the grits warm over low heat.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour and Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and stir to combine, then gradually pour in the chicken or seafood broth, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season the shrimp and sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- To serve, spoon the creamy grits into bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley, Mean Green and crispy bacon bits.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe makes about 4 servings. Each serving of shrimp and grits has approximately:
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 29g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1020mg
Note: The nutritional information may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used in the recipe.