How To Make Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
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Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Serve shrimp and sauce over a bed of creamy grits. Top with crispy bacon, chopped parsley, and a dash of hot sauce.
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Enjoy your Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits!
Nutrition
- Calories : 425kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 252mg
- Sodium : 1250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 38g
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