Ultimate Creamy Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Charleston

Ultimate Creamy Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Charleston

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This Best Shrimp And Grits Recipe is pure comfort Smoky bacon gravy meets seriously Cheesy Shrimp And Grits for a Lowcountry hug in a bowl Rich tangy and totall

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Quick or Stone-Ground Grits (non-instant)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • Pinch White Pepper (optional)
  • 4 slices (4 oz) Thick-Cut Bacon or Pancetta, diced small
  • 5 lbs Large Shrimp (21/25 count), raw, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion or Shallot, finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock (low sodium)
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Cholula)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (for finishing)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

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