Shrimp and Grits | Southern Style Shrimp and Grits | Creamy Shrimp and Grits | Soul Food Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is lower in calories and more nutritious; canned tuna is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor; processed cheese is often cheaper.

Season shrimp with Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté shrimp until browned on each side.

Boil water and add grits, cooking them slowly.

Sauté onions and bell pepper in a skillet, seasoning with garlic salt and black pepper until tender.

Add butter to the sautéed vegetables to make gravy.

Stir in all-purpose flour and then add low sodium chicken broth, bringing it to a boil.

Thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry made from 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.

Cook grits until creamy, adding butter, black pepper, Old Bay, garlic salt, and heavy cream or milk to taste.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Combine shrimp with the gravy and warm them up briefly.

Plate grits first, then top with shrimp and gravy, garnishing with green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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