Lori's Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Lori's Shrimp & Grits Recipe

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Lori's Shrimp & Grits: A Louisiana-style dish made with either grits or polenta, shrimp, butter, cheese, cream, and bacon. Quick, delicious, and perfect

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup grits (regular grits)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 tablespoons cream (or half & half)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 4 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian hot paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce, to taste)
  • 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (fresh)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or half & half)
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined)
  • 7 ounces sliced bacon (6 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish)
  • *Optional: minced parsley or scallions to garnish*

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