THE BEST, EASY-TO-MAKE, SHRIMP AND GRITS!!! MUKBANG + RECIPE! | HOW COUNTRY ARE YOU??? | EATING SHOW

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.

Start by boiling 4 cups of chicken broth.

Add 1 cup of homestyle grits to the boiling broth, whisking to remove clumps.

Cover and let the grits cook for 20 minutes.

Off-camera, add 3/4 cup of heavy cream to the grits after cooking.

Stir in parmesan and cheddar cheese into the grits.

In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy and set aside.

Leave some bacon grease in the pan and add jumbo shrimp, seasoning with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper.

Sauté shrimp until cooked, then set aside.

In the same pan, add garlic, red bell pepper, and chopped green onion, cooking until fragrant.

Add cayenne pepper to the mixture for spice.

Pour in about a quarter cup of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add a slab of butter to the boiling mixture and let it simmer until reduced.

Return the shrimp and bacon to the pan and mix well.

Serve the grits in a bowl or plate, topping with the shrimp and sauce.

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