Shrimp & Grits Recipe 🍤 • A Tasty Southern Dish! 🤩 - Episode 890

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative, while polenta is typically more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

In a large skillet, add diced bacon and turn the heat on medium.

Sauté the bacon until almost crispy, about 9 to 10 minutes.

Add shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with Creole seasoning, ground sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Toss the shrimp and sauté for 1 minute until almost pink.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon and shrimp to a bowl and set aside.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Add finely chopped celery and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add red peppers and the white parts of the green onions, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Add pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add flour, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce.

Pour in low-sodium chicken broth, add Worcestershire sauce, a heaping teaspoon of hot sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Mix the ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

In a pot over medium-high heat, add milk and ground sea salt, whisking to combine and bring to a boil.

Slowly add grits while whisking continuously.

Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from heat and add cheese in batches, whisking between each addition.

Return the bacon and shrimp to the sauce, stir well to incorporate, and cook for 2 minutes to warm up the proteins.

Spoon the grits into warm bowls, top with the sauce mixture, and sprinkle with the green parts of the green onions.

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