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Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern

Description

This Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits recipe is a classic Southern dish that’s full of flavor! Creamy grits are topped with succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, crispy bacon, and a medley of colorful bell peppers in a rich and savory sauce. It’s a truly satisfying and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup coarsely ground grits
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Grits: Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in grits, then half-and-half. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (15-20 minutes). Keep warm.
  2. Marinate Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, cayenne, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. Brown Sausage and Bacon: In a skillet, brown sausage slices over medium-high heat. Remove sausage. Cook bacon in the same skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, chop, and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic in bacon drippings until softened.
  5. Combine and Cook: Add sausage and shrimp to the skillet. Turn off heat.
  6. Make Roux: In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown, stirring constantly.
  7. Make Sauce: Pour roux over the skillet mixture. Add chicken broth, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until thickened and shrimp are cooked through.
  8. Finish and Serve: Stir cheese into grits until melted and creamy. Spoon grits onto plates, top with shrimp mixture, and serve.

Notes

  • For creamier grits, use whole milk or a combination of milk and half-and-half.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
  • If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup grits with shrimp mixture
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/old-charleston-style-shrimp-and-grits-recipe/