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Ultimate Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Ultimate Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Cost $20, save $25

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  • 70 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Grits Base

    • 💧 4 cups water
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter
    • 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 1/4 cups grits
    • 🌽 2 ears white sweet corn
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • Gravy

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 🥓 6 slices bacon
    • 4 ounces okra, thinly sliced
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🧈 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🍅 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

  • Fried Shrimp Coating and Oil

    • 2 cups peanut oil or other vegetable oil for frying
    • 🥚 3 large eggs
    • 🍤 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 2 cups flour
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

STEPS

1

Combine water, milk, butter, and salt in a large saucepan, bring to boil. Whisk in grits and simmer until thick, stirring often (25-30 minutes).

2

Cut kernels off corn, scrape cob for corn milk, stir into grits and cook until creamy (15-20 minutes). Stir in pepper and adjust seasoning.

3

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.

4

Add okra, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and minced garlic to skillet. Cook until softened (5-7 minutes).

5

Melt butter in skillet, mix in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in tomatoes, chicken stock, sugar, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.

6

For shrimp, whisk eggs in a bowl, dip shrimp in eggs, and then dredge in seasoned flour (salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne).

7

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches until golden (1-2 minutes each batch). Drain on wire rack.

8

Assemble the dish: Spoon grits into a bowl, top with gravy, fried shrimp, crumbled bacon, and green onions for garnish.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

695

Calories

  • 45
    Protein
  • 66
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.Add extra hot sauce to the gravy if you prefer spicier dishes.Prepare all ingredients ahead of time for a smoother cooking process.