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Shrimp and Grits Alabama Style

Shrimp and Grits Alabama Style

40 min · Medium · 4 servings
A creamy and savory dish combining tender shrimp with hearty southern-style grits, perfect for comfort and flavor.

Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup coarse stone-ground grits
4 cups water
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 slices bacon, choppedmake it yourself
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprikamake it yourself
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)make it yourself
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Method
1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in butter and cheese until melted.
2
In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
3
In the bacon fat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
4
Add shrimp and smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Stir hot sauce into the shrimp mixture if desired.
6
Serve the creamy grits topped with shrimp and garnished with chopped parsley and crispy bacon pieces.

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