Y’all, let me tell you about a recipe that’s gonna make your taste buds do a happy dance! As someone who’s spent countless hours perfecting this Louisiana classic, I’m thrilled to share my Creole Shrimp and Grits recipe that’ll have your family begging for seconds.
Listen, honey, this isn’t your average shrimp and grits – this is the kind of dish that’ll make you want to slap your mama (but don’t actually do that, okay? 😉). The secret? It’s all in the sauce and that slow-cooking love we put into those creamy grits.
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the grits:
– 2 cups stone-ground grits
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the shrimp:
– 2 pounds large Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 6 slices bacon, chopped
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
– 1/4 cup white wine
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Green onions for garnish
Now, let me walk you through this magic, sugar!
1. Start with those grits – bring your chicken broth to a boil and slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat and let them simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (don’t you dare leave them alone!).
1. While those grits are doing their thing, let’s get sassy with the shrimp. Cook that bacon until crispy in a large skillet. Remove it but leave that liquid gold (the bacon fat) in the pan.
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1. Season those shrimp with Creole seasoning and cook them in the bacon fat until pink – about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
1. In the same pan, sauté your trinity (that’s the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, honey). Once they’re soft and fragrant, deglaze with white wine (take a sip for yourself – you deserve it!).
1. Add the cream, let it reduce slightly, then add those shrimp back in with the bacon.
1. Back to those grits – stir in the cream, butter, and cheese until they’re smoother than a baby’s bottom.
1. Serve those creamy grits in a bowl, top with your heavenly shrimp mixture, and garnish with green onions.
Y’all, this dish is serious business! It’s the kind of meal that’ll have your guests thinking you’ve been hiding a Cajun grandmother in your kitchen!
Don’t forget to season everything to taste – remember, we’re cooking with love here, not following rules like it’s the DMV!
Listen up, sugar – if this recipe made your mouth water (and I know it did), don’t be shy! Drop a comment below and let me know how it turned out in your kitchen. Did you add your own twist? Did your family fight over the last bite? I want to hear all about it!
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Until next time, laissez les bons temps rouler! (That’s “let the good times roll” for my non-Louisiana folks!) 💋
