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Carolina Shrimp & Grits

Carolina Shrimp & Grits

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Porridge
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    ChefBirdsong's Notes: Girls Raised In The South...G.R.I.T.S! How appropriate! Shrimp and grits is not only a Southern staple, but a favorite comfort food. It's warm and creamy and listed on our menu at least monthly...

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Serves 6-8

  1. Prepare grits according to package directions except replace water with equal parts chicken stock for the cooking liquid.

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  2. When grits are cooked, add all cheeses, creams, 1 tsp.salt & pepper. Mix well until extra creamy. Keep warm.

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  3. Place bell peppers, onions and garlic in a saute pan with 3 tbsp. olive oil and saute until crisp tender. Set aside, but keep warm.

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  4. Rinse and dry your shrimp and place flat on a baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, lemon juice and sprinkle with salt, pepper, fresh parsley and paprika.

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  5. Bake shrimp at 425 until pink, about 5-7 minutes. Timing will vary depending on actual size of the shrimp, so watch carefully to not overcook.

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  6. Serve by filling your bowl with grits, adding two-three slices of fresh diced tomato, then topping with the sauteed peppers and onions, then topping with shrimp. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or additional cheese. Serve hot.

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1 Comment on Carolina Shrimp & Grits

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HURRAH for GRITS! These look awesome!!!

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