The ONLY Shrimp and Grits Recipe You’ll Ever Need! 🍤

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.

Cut up bacon and brown it in a skillet, keeping the bacon grease.

Add a mixture of onions and peppers to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, cooking until slightly soft.

Add garlic paste to the skillet, being careful not to burn it.

Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet with the peppers and onions, cooking until they are pink and opaque.

Remove the shrimp and vegetables from the skillet, leaving the bits in the pan, to make a red wine sauce.

Pour red wine into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up the flavorful bits from the bottom.

Bring the red wine to a boil to cook off most of the alcohol.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, and whisk in quick grits, reducing heat to let them cook.

Grate Gouda cheese and add it to the cooked grits, stirring until melted.

Spoon the grits onto a plate, add shrimp on top, and drizzle with the red wine sauce.

Top with the chopped bacon before serving.

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